Note : Direct Appy on ARAI Career Site - Position No. 279 - https://maxhr.myadrenalin.com/CandidateMAX/#/?CompanyID=ARAI

ARAI, Pune is a premier Automotive Research Institute, with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, involved in R&D;, Homologation, Testing & Certification, Calibration & Skill Development services to Automotive and Allied industries globally.

We are looking for the following position for our Environment Research Laboratory (ERL) Department

Designation: Deputy General Manager – 01 No. (ARAI Regular) (ERL)

Location: ARAI, Kothrud, Pune

Education:

Candidate should have Master Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering Ph D. in Chemistry/ Environment or equivalent.

Candidate possessing necessary skills and experience should apply for the position.

:

- Leading a team of Engineers and Scientists working in the field of Air Quality Management, Life Cycle Analysis & Sustainability, and Material Compatibility with alternate fuels
- Looking after the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and acting as a bridge between the team members and Head of the department & top management.
- Leading a team involved testing of automotive fluids/ components Coolant, Brake-fluid, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Polymers, Wiring, Flammability of materials
- Liaising with Government Departments for new and on-going projects
- To establish, maintain and enhance cooperative ties with the institutes, organizations working in the field for developing new services
- Business Growth-Preparation of research project proposals and presenting the proposals to various stakeholders
- Project scheduling, monitoring, resource allocation, report preparation and presentation
- Enhancing visibility of the laboratory through participation in the stakeholders meeting and presenting the work
- Identify,



Plan for equipment / facility development under Capital Budget.
- Augmentation of team in the laboratory from time to time and build competency in the areas of testing and research in Air quality, toxicity, Vehicle interior air quality, Advance source apportionment, Sustainability, Life cycle assessment.
- Converting the research work conducted in the laboratory in research papers for publication.

Required Skills:

- Thorough understanding of different modules of Air Quality Management including source apportionment, emission inventory, dispersion modeling, receptor modeling, control action plans, advance source apportionment techniques.
- Collaborative approach to build and leverage the competencies of the laboratory
- Knowledge of National environmental regulations, ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks
- Laboratory analytical techniques and instrumentation
- Data interpretation and scientific reporting
- Knowledge of quality management standards including ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. Exposure to NABL/ISO 17025 accredited laboratory operations.
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Handling government, industrial, or sustainability-related research projects.
- Interaction with regulatory bodies, clients, and research institutions.

Good to Have Skills:

- Client and stakeholder interaction
- Change Management
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Multi-project coordination
- AI and digital tools for research management
- Sustainability strategy formulation
- Statistical analysis software
- GIS applications

Experience: 14+ Years of Relevant Experience

Last Date of Application: 18th October 2026

Note : Direct Appy on ARAI Career Site - Position No. 279 - https://maxhr.myadrenalin.com/CandidateMAX/#/?CompanyID=ARAI

📌 Deputy General Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
📍 Maharashtra