Lead / Head – Manufacturing Engineering
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive industrialization, factory setup, automation, and continuous improvement across high-volume, technology-driven manufacturing environments. The role involves end-to-end ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI), process design, automation strategy, and team leadership across vehicle and battery assembly operations.

This position requires strong first-principles thinking, hands-on engineering depth, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Industrialization
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from Proof of Concept (POC) through mass production, ensuring robust DFA, DFM, PFMEA, and PPAP execution.
- Design and implement scalable, modular, and adaptable manufacturing processes to support multi-variant production.
- Own end-to-end process flow design, line balancing, takt time optimization, and ergonomics.
- Drive factory setup and capacity expansion,



including commissioning of vehicle and battery assembly lines.
- Manage capital equipment projects, including SPMs, robotics, conveyors, AGVs, and automated testing systems, with CAPEX responsibility.

Automation & Digital Manufacturing
- Define and implement automation strategy using SCARA robots, PLC-controlled machines, DC torque tools, vision systems, and functional testers.
- Enable MES–PLC integration to support traceability, poka-yoke systems, and multi-model manufacturing.
- Collaborate with digital transformation teams on MES, SCADA, and IoT-based productivity monitoring systems.
- Standardize machine design specifications covering safety, controls architecture, BOMs, and connectivity.

Continuous Improvement & Quality
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
- Apply advanced problem-solving tools such as A3, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, P

📌 BESS Manufacturing Engineer (Coimbatore South)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 Coimbatore South