Position Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering; Master's Degree preferred.

· Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive metal stamping, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.

· Proven track record leading the launch of a stamping operation or new press line (greenfield or brownfield) from project start through SOP and stable production — required.

· Hands-on expertise in progressive, transfer and blanking processes, coil-fed press lines, press tonnage calculation and stamping defect resolution (splits, wrinkles, burrs, springback, dimensional variation).

· Solid stamping tooling background: die design reviews, die build, tryout and buy-off, die maintenance and tool shop management; ability to interpret forming simulation results (AutoForm or equivalent).

· Demonstrated experience in equipment specification, supplier evaluation, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning and validation of presses, coil handling and automation equipment required.

· Advanced engineering experience: new product feasibility, DFM, strip layout development, process design and cost estimating for quotations.

· Expert working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC)



and IATF 16949 requirements; experience supporting Tier 1 / OEM automotive customers.

· Experience stamping coated or pre-finished materials (e.g., rubber-coated, galvanized or pre-painted steel) highly preferred.

· Solid project management skills, including capital budget control, timeline management and risk management; PMP or equivalent a plus.

· Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SMED, TPM and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, DMAIC).

· Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX or CATIA), MS Office and MS Project.

· Knowledge of Indian statutory, safety and environmental requirements for industrial facilities preferred.

· Proven ability to recruit, build and develop a technical team from the ground up.

· Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional local language skills preferred.

· Willingness to travel internationally, including extended stays at equipment and tooling suppliers and WAM global sites.

· Hands-on, results-oriented leader who performs well under pressure and manages multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills; able to work effectively with

📌 Technical Manager-Stamping (Chennai)
🏢 ManpowerGroup Services India Private
📍 Chennai