Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Vengal, Tiruvallur

Reporting: Plant Director

Job Purpose: This position will lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence, quality, cost efficiency, and safety standards. The role is responsible for driving process innovation, managing technical documentation, implementing new production lines and technologies, leading maintenance operations, and developing high-performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

• Drive the introduction of new products, production lines, material changes, and manufacturing technologies.

• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry Best Practices.

• Develop and standardize work methods, process instructions, and manufacturing standards.

Project & CAPEX Management





• Lead CAPEX projects involving machinery, tools, molds, automation systems, and infrastructure enhancements.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and successful implementation.

• Ensure smooth industrialization of recent products and manufacturing processes.

Maintenance Management

• Lead the maintenance function covering preventive, predictive, corrective, and facility maintenance activities.

• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability through effective maintenance planning and execution.

• Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvements in asset performance.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and Technicians.

• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and competency development.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learnin

📌 Head of Engineering (India)
🏢 Nordex Group
📍 India