Join Our Team as an Senior Manager - Process & Automation at Johnson Electric!
As our next Automation Senior Manager - Process & Automation, you’ll be at the forefront of our high-speed auto-component manufacturing operations in Chennai. Your expertise in driving process strategy, automation deployment, and continuous improvement across multiple assembly lines, ensuring world-class productivity, quality, and cost performance will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead development, validation, and roll-out of manufacturing processes as per internal and customer standards.
Drive automation initiatives—concept design, vendor management, buy-off, commissioning, and enhancement of high-speed assembly lines.
Ensure process readiness before SOP, manage PFMEA, Control Plans, and process documentation.
Lead feasibility studies, line layout design, cycle time optimisation, and cost-down initiatives.
Drive plant productivity through Lean, Kaizen, Muda elimination, and digital manufacturing tools.
Lead and develop a team of Process/Automation Engineers and work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and global engineering teams.
Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for process, automation, and maintenance initiatives.
Ensure compliance to IATF16949, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and maintain BOM, routing, and standard times in ERP/SAP.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
15–20 years of experience in high-speed small-component assembly (automatic, semi-automatic, manual).
Strong expertise in automation, assembly machines, PLC/HMI, robotics/mechatronics.
Good CAD knowledge; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Exposure to IATF16949, Six Sigma, PFMEA, SPC, MSA.
Bonus Points If You Have:
• Background in developing or maintaining build standards and design methodologies.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits—and far more than that, a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our people can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
In accordance with applicable laws, Johnson Electric is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and free of barriers. Applicants should notify Human Resources if they require accommodation.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the selection process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.