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.

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. 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. 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.

Define technical specifications for machines, equipment, tooling and automation. Lead technical evaluation and selection of machine and equipment suppliers. Lead FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and process validation.

Drive implementation of robotics, automation, vision systems, traceability and smart manufacturing.

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 . 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. 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.

Process

Validation & Quality Ensure machine and process capability before SOP. Establish appropriate measurement systems, inspection methods and quality controls. Line Commissioning & Ramp-up Lead installation, commissioning and validation of new manufacturing lines.

Resolve technical, quality, capacity and equipment issues during commissioning. Ensure successful SOP and production ramp-up. Stabilise processes during the initial production phase and achieve targeted productivity.

Supplier & Technology Partner Management Identify, evaluate and develop machine, automation, tooling and technology suppliers. Manage supplier performance against technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Manufacturing

Excellence & Productivity Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, throughput, yield, manpower productivity and manufacturing cost .

Drive Lean

Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-yoke and continuous improvement initiatives. Benchmark global manufacturing practices and implement relevant best practices locally.



Capex & Engineering Project Management Develop and manage the Manufacturing Engineering Capex plan and budget .

Lead complex engineering projects within agreed cost, quality and timeline . Establish project governance, milestones, risk management and escalation mechanisms. 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. 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.

Represent India Manufacturing

Engineering in relevant global engineering forums.

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. 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 workplace. ~ 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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