Techno production Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Process Engineering

• Set up and manage production of all kinds of graphite and metallic gaskets for automobile

applications-including DPF gaskets, graphite exhaust gaskets, engineered gaskets, EGR joints,

cylinder head joints, exhaust flange sealing, turbocharger connections, EGR and emission system

joints, and manifold joints.

• Define and control manufacturing parameters: graphite sheet selection, die cutting, stamping,

forming, surface treatment, and finishing operations.

• Ensure consistency in thickness, density, compressibility, recovery, and dimensional tolerances to

automotive-grade requirements.

• Support tooling selection, die design, press setup, and process standardisation for gasket

production lines.

• Manage material specifications for graphite sheets, metal substrates, reinforcement materials,

coatings, and adhesives used in automotive gaskets.

Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework across graphite

gasket and DPF gasket production.

• Support tooling optimisation, die design feedback, and machining allowance standardisation.
• Implement best practices for material handling, sheet preparation, cutting, forming, and finishing

operations.

• Drive capacity planning and productivity improvement initiatives as production volumes scale.
• Troubleshoot production issues including dimensional drift, surface defects, material

inconsistency, and assembly fit problems.

Application Engineering & Product Knowledge

• Evaluate gasket performance based on temperature resistance, pressure rating, compressibility,

chemical compatibility, and vibration endurance relevant to automobile applications.

• Support application mapping for exhaust systems, DPF/emission systems, turbocharger

assemblies, engine sealing, and other automotive sub-systems.

• Build and maintain a product-application knowledge base: map gasket variants (DPF gaskets,

graphite exhaust gaskets, engineered gaskets, EGR joints, cylinder head joints, turbocharger

gaskets, manifold joints) to vehicle platforms and requirements of customers such as Dinex,

Automan, Fischer, Teconnex, Cummins, JCB, and similar manufacturers.

• Provide technical inputs to Sales on product feasibility, material selection, and application

suitability for customer enquiries from the automobile sector.

• Support go-to-market efforts by translating production capability into commercially relevant

product specifications and datasheets for automotive customers.Testing, Quality & Standards Compliance

• Support internal and third-party testing including thermal cycling, compression/recovery testing,

leak testing, and endurance validation for automotive gaskets.

• Maintain awareness of and compliance with updated testing standards applicable to automotive

gaskets (ASTM, IS, EN, DIN) as per current industry norms.

• Ensure test reports, material certifications, and quality documentation meet automotive customer

and export market expectations.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal defects and customer complaints.
• Maintain technical documentation, specifications, work instructions, and control plans.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and automotive qualification programs.

Cross-Functional & Customer Coordination

• Work closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and R&D teams for product approvals and issue

resolution.

• Provide technical inputs during customer discussions, trials, and audits with automobile and

engine manufacturers such as Dinex, Automan, Fischer, Teconnex, Cummins, JCB, and similar

customers.

• Support new product development, cost reduction, and performance improvement initiatives.

Digital & AI-Enabled Working

• Use AI tools for test data analysis, documentation drafting, root cause brainstorming, and

productivity tracking.

• Leverage Excel, ERP, and digital dashboards for production reporting and analysis.
• Continuously upgrade skills in digital manufacturing and AI-based productivity tools.

WHO YOU ARE

Technical Qualifications (Must-Have)

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in the automobile industry, specifically in gasket manufacturing,

exhaust component manufacturing, or automotive sealing products.

• Strong understanding of graphite and metallic gasket manufacturing: material selection, die

cutting, stamping, forming, surface treatment, and quality control.

• Working knowledge of graphite and metallic gaskets used in automotive systems-DPF gaskets,

exhaust gaskets, engineered gaskets, EGR joints, cylinder head joints, turbocharger connections,

manifold joints, and exhaust flange sealing.

• Familiarity with automotive-grade quality expectations, production tolerances, and supplier

qualification processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and quality standards

relevant to automotive components.

Product & Market Knowledge (Highly Valued)

• Understanding of automobile gasket applications across vehicle systems: exhaust, DPF/emission,

turbocharger, engine sealing.

• Familiarity with the automotive gasket supply chain and the expectations of customers such as

Dinex, Automan, Fischer, Teconnex, Cummins, JCB, or similar automobile and engine

manufacturers.

• Ability to connect product specifications to customer requirements across engine, exhaust, and

emission system applications.* Awareness of competitive automotive gasket landscape and industry-standard offerings.

Added Benefit

• Knowledge of updated testing standards as per industry for automotive gaskets-ASTM, IS, EN,

DIN, and relevant ISO test methods. Familiarity with how these standards apply to product

qualification, customer approvals, and export documentation.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Chemical, Polymer, or Materials

Engineering, or equivalent technical background.

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A client of Randstad India