About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Machine Shop Maintenance skilled to manage the maintenance operations for a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, enhancing productivity, and driving continuous improvement across machining operations.

The successful candidate will lead electrical, mechanical, automation, and utility maintenance activities while fostering a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Excellence

- Lead end-to-end maintenance activities within the Machine Shop to achieve Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment (SQPDCME) objectives.
- Ensure high equipment availability through effective preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practices.
- Improve key maintenance metrics such as Equipment Uptime, MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
- Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, CNC, and PLC-related issues.

Machine Shop Equipment Maintenance

Maintain and troubleshoot:

- CNC Machining Centres
- Horizontal Machining Centres (HMC)
- Vertical Machining Centres (VMC)
- Grinding Machines
- Honing Machines
- Leak Testing Machines
- Robotic and CNC Washing Systems
- Centralized Coolant Systems
- Gantry Systems and Controllers

Automation & Controls

- Manage and troubleshoot Fanuc CNC and Siemens CNC platforms (802D SL, 828D, 840D).
- Maintain Siemens PLC systems (S7-200, S7-300), Profibus networks, and machine communication systems.
- Ensure CNC and PLC backups, controller health, and system data integrity.
- Support machine upgrades, automation enhancements, and technology improvements.

Operational Improvement

- Lead TPM, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Loss Cost Analysis initiatives.
- Drive debottlenecking, cycle-time reduction, and process optimization projects.
- Implement cost reduction and maintenance productivity improvement initiatives.
- Optimize power, utility, and compressed air consumption through targeted improvement projects.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

- Support manufacturing quality objectives by resolving machine-related quality concerns.
- Ensure compliance with IATF requirements and manufacturing quality standards.
- Drive adherence to safety systems, HIRA, safe work practices, accident investigation processes,



and statutory requirements.
- Promote a zero-harm and safety-first culture across maintenance operations.

Team & Stakeholder Management

- Lead and develop maintenance teams through coaching, capability building, and performance management.
- Drive workforce planning and skill enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchase, Projects, and Safety teams to improve plant performance.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education - FULLTIME REGULAR BE/ B.Tech in any of the following disciplines:

- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Instrumentation or related disciplines

Experience

- Automotive Manufacturing
- Auto Component Industry
- Heavy Engineering
- Precision Manufacturing Environments

Preferred Technical Expertise

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly preferred:

Machines & Systems

- MAG Machining Centres
- Nagel Honing Machines
- Gudel Gantry Systems
- Tox Robotic Presses
- Leak Testing Machines
- Robotic Washing Systems (CES / ICOM)
- Centralized Coolant Systems
- Marposs Inspection Systems
- CMM Maintenance

Controls & Automation

- Fanuc CNC Controllers
- Siemens CNC Platforms (802D SL, 828D, 840D)
- Siemens PLCs (S7-200, S7-300)
- Profibus Communication Networks
- CNC / PLC Program Backup & Recovery
- Industrial Automation Troubleshooting

Maintenance Systems & Practices

- SAP PM
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Daily Work Management (DWM)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Reliability Engineering
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance

What We Are Looking For

- Strong expertise in machine shop maintenance and reliability improvement.
- Proven ability to independently manage critical manufacturing equipment.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Data-driven approach to maintenance excellence and operational performance.




- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and cost optimization.
- Unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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 - Machine Shop Maintenance (India)
🏢 TataMotors
📍 India