Manufacturing Engineering - Lead

Position: Manufacturing Engineering Lead / Manager

Location: Tata Gotion, India

Please note that interview will be conducted in a face-to-face mode at our location.

Company location - TATA AUTOCOMP GOTION GREEN ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

ESR Industrial Parks, Plot No. A-78,

Located at Village Vasuli, Tal - Khed,

District Pune - 410 501.

About the Role

Tata Gotion is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Lead / Manager to drive manufacturing excellence, process optimization, productivity improvement, and new product industrialization across battery manufacturing operations. The incumbent will lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to ensure efficient, safe, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes while supporting the organization's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Industry 4.0 methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, improve OEE, and enhance throughput.
• Lead process capability studies, line balancing, and productivity improvement projects.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support new product launches and industrialization activities from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to establish robust manufacturing processes.
• Lead process validation activities and ensure readiness for production ramp-up.

Equipment & Tooling Management

• Define manufacturing equipment requirements and oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Drive automation initiatives and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Ensure tooling, fixtures, and process equipment meet safety, quality, and productivity requirements.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Process Engineers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Conduct performance reviews, competency development, and succession planning for team members.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company standards, customer requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Collaborate with Quality teams for root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process improvements.
• Drive adherence to safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross-functional projects related to capacity expansion, localization, process enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Manage capital investment projects, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and global stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Cost & Productivity Improvement

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality and safety.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and develop action plans to achieve operational targets.
• Support annual productivity and efficiency improvement programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in Battery Manufacturing, Automotive, EV, Electronics, or High-Volume Manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in team leadership or managerial roles.

Technical Competencies

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Process Validation, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Manufacturing Automation and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Project Management and Capital Equipment Implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and Safety Standards.

Key Skills

• Leadership and Team Development
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution