Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

About the Role

Lead the greenfield establishment of a world-class automotive paint shop from concept to SOP. The role is responsible for engineering design, supplier selection, project execution, installation, commissioning, quality ramp-up and achievement of production targets.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead overall paint shop project execution including scope, budget, schedule and stakeholder management.

- Define capacity requirements and future expansion strategies.

- Develop layouts for Pretreatment, ED, Sealer, Primer, Base Coat, Transparent Coat, Oven and Wax systems.

- Finalize technical specifications for paint booths, robots, conveyors, ovens, utility systems, and environmental systems.

- Drive RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, technical reviews, and contract finalization.

- Lead design reviews, FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.

- Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, automation and utility readiness.

- Establish paint process standards, SOPs, PFMEA, Control Plans and quality systems.

- Support trial builds, PPAP readiness and production launch.

- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.

Preferred Industries

ManufacturingManufacturing and Pr

Education Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Electrical or Automobile Engineering.

- M.Tech or Project Management certification preferred.





General Experience

- 12-18 years in automotive manufacturing engineering.

- Minimum 7 years in Paint Shop project implementation or operations.

- At least one greenfield or major brownfield paint shop project completed.

- Experience with global paint shop suppliers and automation integrators preferred.

Critical Experience

Required Technical Expertise

- Automotive paint shop engineering and operations.

- PT/ED process technology.

- Robotic painting and automation systems.

- Paint chemistry and coating technologies.

- Conveyor systems, skids and material handling.

- Industrial ovens and curing technologies.

- HVAC, air balancing and paint booth systems.

- Waste water treatment, sludge handling, and VOC management.

- CapEx planning and project controls.

System Generated Core Skills

Performance MonitoringConveyor SystemsPneumaticsHydraulicsCostingWork EstimationProcess Knowledge - AssemblyIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementQC ToolsKaizenQC StoryRoot Cause AnalysisEquipment ManagementEquipment MaintenanceProduct Knowledge -Vehicle SystemProduct Knowledge - AggregatesFixturesStatistical Analysis ToolsProcess ImprovementMethod Study & Work MeasurementLine BalancingErgonomicsResource ManagementQuality Management System (QMS)ISO 9001 - Quality Management

System Generated Secondary Skills

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