Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end production operations for the Powertrain Machine Shop, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and Environment (SQPDCME) objectives. Drive operational excellence through robust production management, quality systems, TPM deployment, process optimization, manpower development, and continuous improvement initiatives across engine machining operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

- Lead daily machine shop operations to achieve production, quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Ensure adherence to production plans and customer demand requirements.
- Drive Daily Production Reviews (DPR), OEE improvement, loss analysis and action tracking.
- Monitor and improve line efficiency, throughput and capacity utilization.
- Manage shift performance and ensure smooth shop-floor operations.
- Drive achievement of SQPDCME metrics across the manufacturing line.

Machining Process Excellence

- Manage machining operations involving engine components such as Crankcase, Cylinder Head and Crankshaft systems.
- Drive process stabilization and optimization of machining, honing, drilling, milling, boring, grinding and finishing operations.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), line setup, commissioning and production ramp-up activities.
- Lead debottlenecking initiatives to improve capacity and productivity.
- Ensure process capability, machine utilization and cycle time optimization.

Quality Management

- Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and quality concerns.
- Drive zero-defect manufacturing and rejection reduction initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 requirements and manufacturing quality systems.
- SPC
- MSA
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- QDAS
- Pareto Analysis
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen
- Problem Solving Methodologies
- Drive continuous improvement through DWM and TQM practices.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

- Lead TPM implementation and autonomous maintenance initiatives.
- Drive tool cost reduction, productivity improvement and energy optimization projects.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cycle time reduction and waste elimination.
- MOST Analysis
- Line Balancing
- Work Content Reduction
- Productivity Enhancement
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Safety & Compliance

- Foster a strong safety culture across shop-floor operations.




- Ensure compliance with DuPont Safety Standards, HIRA and secure work practices.
- Drive closure of safety observations, audits and compliance actions.
- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and organizational safety standards.
- Champion zero-accident manufacturing practices.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

- Lead, coach and develop production teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Drive capability building through technical and on-the-job training programs.
- Handle manpower planning, engagement, conflict management and IR-related matters.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, IE, SCM and other support functions for issue resolution.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive sustainable business improvements.

Education & Experience

Essential

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
- 8-15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, machine shop production, engine manufacturing or powertrain machining operations.

Preferred Industry Background

- Automotive OEMs
- Engine Manufacturing Plants
- Powertrain Manufacturing Facilities
- Precision Machining Industries
- Auto Component Manufacturers

Technical Competencies

Must Have

- Engine Manufacturing & Machining Processes
- CNC Machining Centres
- Honing Operations
- Fanuc & Siemens Controls
- Cutting Tool Management
- CNC Programming (G-Code & M-Code)
- Tool Offset & Tool Correction
- Production Management Systems
- OEE Improvement
- TPM Implementation
- Industrial Engineering Concepts (MOST, Line Balancing)
- Root Cause Analysis & Quality Problem Solving
- IATF 16949 Quality Systems
- GD&T; Interpretation
- CMM Measurement Systems
- People Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Preferred Experience on

- MAG Machining Centres
- Nagel Honing Machines
- SPAN Centralised Coolant Systems
- APCom Leak Testing Equipment
- Gudel Gantry Systems
- CES / ICOM Washing Systems
- Marposs Gauging Systems
- CMM Machines
- QDAS Analytics Platforms

Leadership Competencies

- Driving Execution
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Thinking




- Team Leadership
- People Development
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication & Influencing
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Customer Focus
- Ownership & Accountability

Tata Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. All recruitment decisions are based strictly on Merit, Role alignment, and Business requirements. It does not solicit or accept any form of payment or gratuity from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such request received should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

📌 Senior Manager - Powertrain Production - Machine Shop (Gujarat)
🏢 TataMotors
📍 Gujarat