Key Responsibilities

* Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Process Excellence associates Product
Lifecycle Management (PLM) specialists, and Quality Engineers to deliver
measurable business outcomes
* Allocate team resources across improvement projects, auditing schedules,
and process mapping initiatives
* Build internal consulting capability by training team members on Lean, Six
Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) methodologies
* Map, standardize, and continuously refine end-to-end Research & Development
departments from concept generation through design, validation, and commercial
launch
* Identify operational bottlenecks, waste, and variation in plant operations,
supply chain, and administrative workflows
* Design and deploy Lean Six Sigma frameworks (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke)
to optimize yield, throughput, and cycle time
* Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new
processes and practices, minimizing resistance and maximizing engagement
* Partner with cross-functional leadership (Factory Operations, Sales,
Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Product Design and Engineering) to
implement high-impact Process Improvement initiatives
* Work with Engineering & Product teams to streamline rapid prototyping
workflows, pre-production runs, and testing phases to shorten time-to-market
* Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and control points for
prototype build reviews, design validation testing (DVT), and process
validation testing (PVT)
* Oversee the end-to-end documentation of core R&D; processes, Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs),



and Value Stream Maps (AS-IS and TO-BE models)
* Drive digital transformation by facilitating integration of process
automation and digital workflow tools into traditional manufacturing
environments
* Establish and manage an enterprise-wide Process Compliance Audit Framework
to ensure adherence to internal standards & also support certification to
external standards like ISO
* Conduct periodic process compliance audits, identify non-conformance root
causes, and enforce Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans
* Deliver regular audit compliance scorecards and risk reports to executive
leadership
* Deep understanding of DMAIC frameworks, waste elimination (Muda, Mura,
Muri), cycle-time reduction, and root-cause analysis
* Deep understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Stage-Gate
frameworks, DFMEA/PFMEA, Prototyping cycles, and GTM readiness metrics

Ideal Candidate

* B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering.
Master’s / MBA is a robust advantage
* Strong domain expertise in Manufacturing or Automotive / OEM /
Auto-Ancillary environments
* 10+ years of total experience, with a significant track record in R&D;
Process Excellence, New Product Development (NPD), or Engineering Operations in
Manufacturing or Automotive OEMs/Tier-1 suppliers
* Demonstrated transformation experience within R&D; functions across
industries like Automotive, CPG, FMCG, High-Tech is mandatory for this role
* Certifications as a Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt,
Design Thinking or Certified ISO Internal Auditor will be an added advantage

📌 Senior Manager - Process Excellence (R&D) (Jaunpur Sub-District)
🏢 River Mobility
📍 Jaunpur Sub-District