Role & responsibilities
Lead the complete Gravity Die Casting facility operations and process engineering activities.
Responsible for achieving PQCDS (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery & Safety) targets by planning and enhancing casting manufacturing capacity for both current and existing products.
Drive process quality improvements, support new product industrialization, optimize manufacturing processes, and lead the development and mentoring of engineering teams to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Plan, evaluate, procure, install, and commission capital equipment for casting operations.
Develop, evaluate, and finalize manufacturing cell layouts to optimize workflow and resource utilization.
Lead technical design reviews of manufacturing cells, ensuring stage-wise project milestones and target achievements are met.
Drive recent product development (NPD) from feasibility to SOP.
Capacity planning, process optimization, and productivity improvement.
Lead APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, and process validation activities.




Plan and execute CAPEX projects, equipment installation, and commissioning.
Implement lean manufacturing, SMED, Kaizen, and cost reduction initiatives.
Drive rejection reduction, process capability improvement, and quality enhancement.
Lead cross-functional teams for product launches and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, safety, and customer requirements.

Preferred candidate profile
Diploma (17 to 19 years experience) or B.E./B.Tech (15 to 18 years experience) in PED
Preferred Industry: Die Casting / Aluminium Casting / Casting Components/ Foundry
Hands-on exposure to casting process development and manufacturing engineering.
Experience in die development, process validation, capacity planning, and industrial engineering.
Solid knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, Control Plan, and Lean Manufacturing.
Team handling and leadership experience.

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