AM- Process Engineering

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Asalpur Jobnar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in India seeks an Assistant Manager in Process Engineering within the Farm Division to oversee engine assembly and testing, ensuring performance and quality while supporting production targets and cost efficiency.

You will mentor cell members, collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality, and drive TPM initiatives and continuous improvement to boost productivity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical or automobile engineering relevant to agricultural machinery manufacturing.
• 3–10 years of experience for B.Tech holders or 7–10 years for diploma holders in process engineering in manufacturing or automotive industries.
• Hands-on experience with engine assembly, testing, and emission norms would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end responsibility for engine assembly and testing processes to meet performance parameters and production targets.
• Mentor and upskill cell members to build multi-skilling capabilities and promote continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality to meet production and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Process knowledge

Testing

Production management

Quality systems

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Automobile Engineering

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech Automobile Engineering

Job description

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As an Assistant Manager in Process Engineering within Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Farm Division, you will be entrusted with end-to-end responsibility for engine assembly and testing processes, ensuring adherence to stringent performance parameters. You will play a pivotal role in achieving production volume targets while maintaining uncompromising quality, cost efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Collaborating closely with peers and team members, you will drive organizational objectives related to production, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale (PQCDSM).

Your role will encompass mentoring and upskilling cell members to develop multi-skilling capabilities and foster a culture of innovation. You will provide crucial support to management by assisting in diverse shop floor activities and will maintain active coordination with departments such as Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality to meet production and quality benchmarks.

Promoting transparent and effective two-way communication with your team to build positive and productive workplace relationships is essential. You will ensure the health, wellbeing, and safety of all team members by enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date system documentation aligned with TS 16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.

Your role includes championing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and ensuring active employee engagement in continuous improvement projects such as OIT, CIT, and Kaizen events, directly contributing to revenue savings and operational excellence.

Additionally, you will lead process development and optimization efforts aimed at boosting productivity, quality, timely delivery, and cost reduction—with a strong focus on customer-centric approaches. Crucial expertise includes understanding and managing Tier 3, Tier 4, and BS IV engine emission norms and associated testing parameters. Experience in managing change processes effectively within manufacturing environments will be highly valued.

Your leadership will drive process innovations that maintain Mahindra & Mahindra’s high standards in tractor manufacturing and position the company as a leader in sustainable and efficient production practices.

Preferred Industries

Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Trad

Education Qualification

The ideal candidate will possess relevant educational qualifications in mechanical or automobile disciplines, reflecting a solid foundation in engineering principles applicable to the agricultural machinery manufacturing sector. Accepted qualifications include:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Automobile Engineering

The educational credentials should underscore a commitment to technical excellence and a readiness to apply theoretical knowledge practically within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

General Experience

Qualified candidates typically bring between 3 to 6 years of relevant experience if holding a Bachelor of Technology degree, or 7 to 10 years if possessing a diploma, with direct involvement in process engineering roles within manufacturing or automotive industries being particularly pertinent. Experience should demonstrate a consistent track record of overseeing production processes, contributing to quality enhancements, cost management, and productivity improvements.

Prior exposure to environments where engine assembly, testing, and emission norms compliance are part of daily responsibilities will be advantageous. Additionally, candidates should have participated actively in cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, maintenance, and quality assurance teams; undertaken process documentation; and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives to elevate operational effectiveness.

Critical Experience

Critical experience for this role includes extensive hands‑on knowledge of engine assembly processes and the specific testing and performance parameters that govern engine quality and compliance, particularly within Tier 3, Tier 4, and BS IV emission standards contexts. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change management projects is highly desirable to adapt processes efficiently in a rapidly evolving regulatory and technological landscape.

Competence in managing system documentation under globally recognized standards such as TS 16949 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety) is essential to maintain compliance and support organizational certifications.

Experience in deploying Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and fostering continuous improvement through structured programs like OIT, CIT, and Kaizen will be critical to drive productivity and operational excellence. The ability to coach and develop multi-skilled teams while maintaining high levels of employee morale and safety is crucial, reflecting robust leadership competencies aligned with Mahindra & Mahindra's values and strategic goals.

System Generated Core Skills

Process Knowledge - Assembly

Testing

Stakeholder Management

PQCDSM

Employee Management

Skill Development

Production Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS)

System Documentation

TS 16949 - Quality Management System

ISO 14001 - Quality Management

OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health & Safety

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Process Development

Productivity Improvement

Customer Orientation

System Generated Secondary Skills

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