Job Description

Objective of the Role: Head - Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering

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To lead the Manufacturing Engineering and Industrialisation function with end-to-end ownership of process development, line design, NPI, equipment selection, automation, commissioning, process validation and SOP , ensuring the organisation develops robust, scalable, cost-effective and future-ready manufacturing capabilities .

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The role will drive the transformation of product design into a manufacturable process , improve productivity and quality, optimise manufacturing costs, and establish advanced manufacturing technologies aligned with the company's growth and global standards.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

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1.Manufacturing Engineering Strategy:

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- Develop and implement the Manufacturing Engineering strategy aligned with business, product and global manufacturing objectives.
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- Establish manufacturing engineering standards, processes and best practices across the organisation.
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- Develop a 3–5 year manufacturing technology roadmap aligned with business growth.
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- Drive advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
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2. End-to-End Industrialisation / Concept-to-SOP:

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- Own the complete Concept → Process Design → Prototype → Pilot → Validation → SOP → Mass Production cycle.
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- Ensure product manufacturability through DFM/DFA reviews and early identification of manufacturing risks.
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- Lead industrialisation of current products, technologies and manufacturing processes.
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- Ensure smooth transition from product engineering to stable mass production.
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3. Process & Line Design

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- Develop manufacturing process flows and detailed process concepts.
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- Design production lines based on capacity, takt time, cycle time, line balancing, manpower, quality and material flow .
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- Define automation levels, process sequence, quality gates and inspection points.
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- Drive process optimisation to achieve robust, scalable and cost-effective manufacturing.
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4. Equipment, Automation & Technology

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- Define technical specifications for machines, equipment, tooling and automation.
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- Lead technical evaluation and selection of machine and equipment suppliers.
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- Evaluate equipment for capacity, cycle time, reliability, capability, maintainability, safety and cost .
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- Lead FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and process validation.
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- Drive implementation of robotics, automation, vision systems, traceability and smart manufacturing.
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5. Global Transformation & Technology Transfer

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- Lead and implement global manufacturing transformation projects initiated by the corporate/global engineering organisation.
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- Act as the key interface between global engineering teams and India manufacturing operations .
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- Drive transfer of global technologies, processes, systems and best practices to India.
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- Ensure successful implementation of global standards while adapting them to local manufacturing requirements.
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- Establish governance for tracking global transformation projects, milestones, risks and business benefits.
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6. Localisation Strategy

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- Develop and execute localisation strategies for products, processes, equipment, tooling, technology and suppliers.
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- Evaluate global technologies for local feasibility, cost competitiveness, scalability and manufacturability .
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- Identify opportunities to localise imported equipment, components, tooling and manufacturing technologies.
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- Develop local suppliers and technology partners without compromising global quality and engineering standards.
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- Drive localisation to improve cost competitiveness, lead time and supply-chain resilience .
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7. Process Validation & Quality

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- Lead PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan and process validation activities.
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- Ensure machine and process capability before SOP.
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- Establish appropriate measurement systems, inspection methods and quality controls.
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- Drive structured problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DOE and other appropriate methodologies .
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- Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future product and process development.
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8. Line Commissioning & Ramp-up

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- Lead installation, commissioning and validation of new manufacturing lines.
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- Resolve technical, quality, capacity and equipment issues during commissioning.
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- Conduct run-at-rate and capacity validation.
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- Ensure successful SOP and production ramp-up.
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- Stabilise processes during the initial production phase and achieve targeted productivity.
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9. Supplier & Technology Partner Management

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- Identify, evaluate and develop machine, automation, tooling and technology suppliers.
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- Lead technical evaluation, supplier selection and development.
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- Manage supplier performance against technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements.
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- Develop strategic partnerships with key technology and equipment suppliers.
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10. Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity

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- Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, throughput, yield, manpower productivity and manufacturing cost .
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- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks.
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- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-yoke and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Benchmark global manufacturing practices and implement relevant best practices locally.
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11. Capex & Engineering Project Management

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- Develop and manage the Manufacturing Engineering Capex plan and budget .
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- Evaluate business cases and ROI for new equipment, automation and technology.
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- Lead complex engineering projects within agreed cost, quality and timeline .
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- Establish project governance, milestones, risk management and escalation mechanisms.
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12. Team Leadership & Capability Building

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- Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering and Industrialisation team.
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- Build capabilities in process engineering, automation, industrialisation, project management and advanced manufacturing .
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- Define KPIs, performance objectives and development plans.
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- Build succession and develop future engineering leaders.
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- Create a culture of technical ownership, innovation and continuous improvement .
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13. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

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- Work closely with R&D;, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance and Business teams .
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- Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams on technology transfer and transformation projects.
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- Resolve product-versus-process challenges and ensure manufacturability.
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- Represent India Manufacturing Engineering in relevant global engineering forums.
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14. Future Manufacturing Technology

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- Identify emerging technologies relevant to e-Mobility, automotive and advanced manufacturing .
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- Develop and execute the manufacturing technology roadmap.
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- Evaluate advanced automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, AI-enabled process monitoring and traceability.
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- Build future-ready manufacturing capabilities aligned with the company's long-term growth plans.
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Candidate Requirement:

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- 15–20 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrialisation / NPI.
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- Engineering degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Mechatronics .
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- Preferred experience in Automotive, Auto Components, e-Mobility, Electric Motors or Heavy Engineering .
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- Strong experience in Concept-to-SOP, NPI, process design and new line development .
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- Hands-on exposure to equipment selection, automation, line commissioning and machine supplier management .
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- Experience in global technology transfer, transformation projects and localisation in an MNC environment.
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- Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, process validation, OEE, Lean and continuous improvement .
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- Experience managing Capex, projects and cross-functional/global teams .
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- Proven ability to lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering teams .
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- Strategic mindset with strong focus on cost, quality, productivity, technology and future manufacturing capabilities .
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