Automobile Fabrication Manager - 3W Product at Simba Group

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced and process-driven Automobile Fabrication Manager to lead the end-to-end fabrication and body-building operations for our Three-Wheeler (3W) product line.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid background in automotive fabrication, sheet metal forming, welding processes, and jig & fixture design, ensuring high-quality output through strong leadership, planning, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete fabrication operations for 3W product chassis and body systems including frame welding, forming, trimming, and sub-assembly integration.
• Lead a team of fabrication technicians and supervisors ensuring productivity, quality, and safety targets.
• Coordinate with Design, R&D, Quality, and Production Planning to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturing) practices and timelines are met.
• Oversee tooling development – including jigs, fixtures, and dies for welding and assembly operations.
• Maintain and optimize welding procedures (MIG/TIG/Spot), CNC cutting, and bending processes.
• Monitor fabrication KPIs – yield, cycle time, rework %, and lead-time – and drive continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Implement and ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949, or similar quality systems within the fabrication shop.
• Drive adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards as per industry norms.
• Conduct regular training and upskilling programs for technicians and operators.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in fabrication & body shop operations, ideally in a 3-wheeler or light commercial vehicle segment.
• Strong technical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, robotic welding (preferred), and structural assembly.
• Experience with fabrication CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with ERP and MES systems.
• Proven leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality assurance tools like FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PPAP.

Preferred:

• Experience with 3-wheeler chassis or composite body manufacturing.
• Certifications in Welding Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt).
• Hands-on experience in setting up new fabrication lines or automation cells.