Objective of the Role: Head - Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering 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. 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. Roles & Responsibilities: 1.Manufacturing Engineering Strategy: - Develop and implement the Manufacturing Engineering strategy aligned with business, product and global manufacturing objectives. - Establish manufacturing engineering standards, processes and best practices across the organisation. - Develop a 3–5 year manufacturing technology roadmap aligned with business growth. - Drive advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives. 2. End-to-End Industrialisation / Concept-to-SOP: - Own the complete Concept → Process Design → Prototype → Pilot → Validation → SOP → Mass Production cycle. - Ensure product manufacturability through DFM/DFA reviews and early identification of manufacturing risks. - Lead industrialisation of new products, technologies and manufacturing processes. - Ensure smooth transition from product engineering to stable mass production. 3. Process & Line Design - Develop manufacturing process flows and detailed process concepts. - Design production lines based on capacity, takt time, cycle time, line balancing, manpower, quality and material flow. - Define automation levels, process sequence, quality gates and inspection points. - Drive process optimisation to achieve robust, scalable and cost-effective manufacturing. 4. Equipment, Automation & Technology - Define technical specifications for machines, equipment, tooling and automation. - Lead technical evaluation and selection of machine and equipment suppliers. - Evaluate equipment for capacity, cycle time, reliability, capability, maintainability, safety and cost. - Lead FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and process validation. - Drive implementation of robotics, automation, vision systems, traceability and smart manufacturing. 5. Global Transformation & Technology Transfer - Lead and implement global manufacturing transformation projects initiated by the corporate/global engineering organisation. - Act as the key interface between global engineering teams and India manufacturing operations. - Drive transfer of global technologies,



processes, systems and best practices to India. - Ensure successful implementation of global standards while adapting them to local manufacturing requirements. - Establish governance for tracking global transformation projects, milestones, risks and business benefits. 6. Localisation Strategy - Develop and execute localisation strategies for products, processes, equipment, tooling, technology and suppliers. - Evaluate global technologies for local feasibility, cost competitiveness, scalability and manufacturability. - Identify opportunities to localise imported equipment, components, tooling and manufacturing technologies. - Develop local suppliers and technology partners without compromising global quality and engineering standards. - Drive localisation to improve cost competitiveness, lead time and supply-chain resilience. 7. Process Validation & Quality - Lead PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan and process validation activities. - Ensure machine and process capability before SOP. - Establish appropriate measurement systems, inspection methods and quality controls. - Drive structured problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DOE and other appropriate methodologies. - Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future product and process development. 8. Line Commissioning & Ramp-up - Lead installation, commissioning and validation of new manufacturing lines. - Resolve technical, quality, capacity and equipment issues during commissioning. - Conduct run-at-rate and capacity validation. - Ensure successful SOP and production ramp-up. - Stabilise processes during the initial production phase and achieve targeted productivity. 9. Supplier & Technology Partner Management - Identify, evaluate and develop machine, automation, tooling and technology suppliers. - Lead technical evaluation, supplier selection and development. - Manage supplier performance against technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements. - Develop strategic partnerships with key technology and equipment suppliers. 10. Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity - Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, throughput, yield, manpower productivity and manufacturing cost. - Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks. - Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-yoke and continuous improvement initiatives.



- Benchmark global manufacturing practices and implement relevant best practices locally. 11. Capex & Engineering Project Management - Develop and manage the Manufacturing Engineering Capex plan and budget. - Evaluate business cases and ROI for new equipment, automation and technology. - Lead complex engineering projects within agreed cost, quality and timeline. - Establish project governance, milestones, risk management and escalation mechanisms. 12. Team Leadership & Capability Building - Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering and Industrialisation team. - Build capabilities in process engineering, automation, industrialisation, project management and advanced manufacturing. - Define KPIs, performance objectives and development plans. - Build succession and develop future engineering leaders. - Create a culture of technical ownership, innovation and continuous improvement. 13. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration - Work closely with R&D;, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance and Business teams. - Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams on technology transfer and transformation projects. - Resolve product-versus-process challenges and ensure manufacturability. - Represent India Manufacturing Engineering in relevant global engineering forums. 14. Future Manufacturing Technology - Identify emerging technologies relevant to e-Mobility, automotive and advanced manufacturing. - Develop and execute the manufacturing technology roadmap. - Evaluate advanced automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, AI-enabled process monitoring and traceability. - Build future-ready manufacturing capabilities aligned with the company's long-term growth plans. Candidate Requirement: - 15–20 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrialisation / NPI. - Engineering degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Mechatronics. - Preferred experience in Automotive, Auto Components, e-Mobility, Electric Motors or Heavy Engineering. - Strong experience in Concept-to-SOP, NPI, process design and new line development. - Hands-on exposure to equipment selection, automation, line commissioning and machine supplier management. - Experience in global technology transfer, transformation projects and localisation in an MNC setting. - Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, process validation, OEE, Lean and continuous improvement. - Experience managing Capex, projects and cross-functional/global teams. - Proven ability to lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering teams. - Strategic mindset with strong focus on cost, quality, productivity, technology and future manufacturing capabilities.

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