Project Assistant - Level III - Manufacturing at CUMMINGS INC

Phaltan, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Manufacturing Process Development, Equipment Procurement, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, IATF 16949, ISO Standards, Root Cause Analysis, 8D Methodology, Why-Why Analysis, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, FAT/SAT, MS Office, Risk Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary This role supports manufacturing projects by applying developing project management, manufacturing process, and business operations knowledge to ensure successful execution of manufacturing and industrialization initiatives. The Project Assistant works closely with project managers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support project planning, process implementation, equipment procurement, risk management, and operational readiness activities. The role contributes to manufacturing process development, equipment commissioning, project coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with quality, cost, timeline, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination & Support * Provide administrative, operational, and logistical support for manufacturing projects and project managers. * Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, timelines, and project documentation. * Support project issue tracking, risk identification, escalation, and mitigation activities. * Monitor project milestones, budgets, deliverables, and status updates to ensure timely execution. * Maintain project databases, reports, records, meeting notes, and project communication updates. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Suppliers. Manufacturing Process Development * Support the design, finalization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for CAM shaft machining and related operations. * Assist in defining machining processes such as turning, milling, grinding, and heat treatment operations. * Support development of process flows, PFMEA, control plans, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation. * Assist in cycle time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, and productivity improvement initiatives. * Support implementation of Poka-Yoke and error-proofing mechanisms within manufacturing processes. Equipment Procurement & Industrialization * Support preparation of technical specifications for machines, tools, fixtures, and automation systems. * Assist in supplier coordination, RFQ activities, techno-commercial evaluations, and procurement processes. * Track equipment manufacturing, FAT/SAT activities, installation, commissioning, and production readiness. * Support CAPEX planning and industrialization activities aligned with NPI/NBS timelines. Quality & Continuous Improvement * Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities using tools such as 8D and Why-Why analysis. * Support initiatives to improve process capability, OEE, reliability, productivity, and scrap reduction. * Ensure adherence to quality systems, manufacturing standards, and compliance requirements including IATF 16949 and ISO standards. * Support documentation and sharing of project learnings, best practices, and process improvements. Supplier & Stakeholder Management * Coordinate with equipment suppliers, internal stakeholders, and global engineering teams to support project execution. * Support closure of technical issues, process updates, and engineering changes. * Assist in aligning manufacturing readiness with project scope, timelines, and customer expectations. Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Responsibilities

Supports manufacturing projects by coordinating planning, process implementation, and equipment procurement for CAM shaft machining. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and continuous improvement in alignment with quality and cost objectives.