Key Responsibilities

* Spearheading initiatives to enhance R&D; and engineering value streams by
integrating process excellence methodologies with digital technologies
* Managing and executing value stream transformation projects independently
for internal R&D; stakeholders, ensuring smooth alignment between engineering,
prototyping, and manufacturing readiness
* Leading change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of current
engineering processes and practices among highly technical teams, minimizing
resistance and maximizing engagement
* Work closely with stakeholders across departments to design and implement
process changes that align with organizational goals
* Identify opportunities for automation and digital tools to enhance process
efficiency and effectiveness
* Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to
streamline operations, reduce cycle times, and eliminate non-value-added
activities
* Develop a structured qualification program encompassing various levels
(e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt)



to standardize process excellence competencies
across the organization
* Ensure comprehensive documentation of processes, standard operating
procedures (SOPs), and best practices to maintain consistency and compliance
* Be open to participate or lead process audit efforts for identified value
streams
* Familiarity or hands-on experience in R&D;, product development lifecycle,
vehicle architecture is highly desirable
* Advanced proficiency in analyzing workflows, mapping current vs. future
states, and identifying bottlenecks, waste, and friction points
* Ability to add value in areas like reducing design rework loops, managing
engineering capacity, and accelerating Time-to-Market
* Deep understanding of DMAIC frameworks, waste elimination (Muda, Mura,
Muri), cycle-time reduction, and root-cause analysis. Given the requirement to
build a training program, the candidate should ideally hold a Black Belt or
Master Black Belt certification
* Abilit

📌 Manager - Value Stream Transformation (Bengaluru)
🏢 Process Excellence
📍 Bengaluru