ABOUT STAHL COOKWARE Stahl is a premium Indian cookware brand built on the belief that great cooking begins with great tools. We are re-imagining the Indian kitchen not by chasing trends, but by deeply understanding how people cook, what they aspire to, and what would delight them before they knew to ask for it. We are building a brand that people don't simply buy, but feel something for, and that promise is only as strong as the way our products are made.

Every Stahl product has a journey: from a drawing on a screen, through tooling trials and pilot builds, to thousands of pieces coming off the line. Getting that journey right is what turns a good product idea into a great product in someone's kitchen.

As a Lead Process Engineer, you will be hands-on in that journey. You will take new products from drawing to stable massproduction, working out how each part should be made, running tooling trials, solving the problems that come up on the shopfloor, and making sure what we hand over to Production is robust, repeatable and right first time.

You will work closely with Product Design, Production, Quality, Procurement, Maintenance and our external partners, and you will also improve how our existing products are made- less scrap, faster cycles, better finish, lower cost.

Translate product concepts, drawings and specifications into manufacturable solutions, defining process sequences, tooling and inspection requirements. Partner with Product Design on DFM reviews to identify risks early and drive engineering-led innovation that improves product performance, quality and cost before tooling investment.

– Work with internal teams and external toolmakers on dies, fixtures,



jigs and gauges for stamping, deep drawing, spinning, trimming, joining and assembly. Process Engineering
Define process flows, cycle times, machine requirements and standard work. Optimise process parameters for dimensional accuracy, surface quality and yield, and help make sure new processes are practical for Production to run every day.

– Validation & Production Readiness
Plan and execute engineering trials, pre-production runs and pilot builds. Support Quality on PFMEA, Control Plans and process capability studies. Prepare SOPs, process settings and troubleshooting guides, train operators, and support early production until the process is stable.

- Use 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D and data to find root causes and fix problems permanently rather than inspecting them out. Lead Kaizen and value-engineering projects that reduce scrap, rework, cycle time and material consumption, with measurable results.
- Engineering Discipline

Keep drawings, BOMs, process parameters, trial records and engineering changes accurate and up to date, so that what we learn on one product helps us on the next. Maintain confidentiality in line with the company policies at all times.

– Team Management
Build and develop a competent,



self-sufficient engineering team by effectively managing both shopfloor and office staff, adapting managerial styles to different team needs, and fostering ownership, accountability and problem-solving.

You own the engineering, not just the timeline.

- Not a production lead role focused on daily output and manpower.
- Tooling experience. You understand how material grade, thickness, geometry and process settings affect forming, dimensions and surface finish in stamping, deep drawing, spinning, machining or joining.
- Drawings and CAD. You read 2D drawings, 3D models, tolerances and GD&T; with ease, and can work in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo or equivalent.
- You work well with Production, Quality, Procurement and suppliers, and follow through until issues are closed.
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Production or Manufacturing Engineering, with 6-8 years of hands-on experience in metal-based manufacturing – ideally cookware, kitchenware, consumer durables, appliances, sheet metal or precision metal forming.

Prospect to be part of a brand that transforms kitchens into spaces of joy, not just utility. Along with competitive compensation, other benefits.

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We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, caste, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

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