Assistant Manager

Dana Incorporated; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Pune is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead development, optimization, and strategic improvement of manufacturing processes in automotive production. You will serve as a technical expert and project leader, driving complex engineering initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.

You will collaborate across engineering, quality, and production to support new product launches, cost reduction, and operational excellence, ensuring processes meet industry standards, customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 7+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex manufacturing processes that improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Lead cross-functional projects using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to achieve measurable performance improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products and technologies into existing manufacturing systems.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing expertise in process design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Process design

Automation

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose
the Senior Process Engineer leads the development, optimization, and strategic improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure high efficiency, quality, and safety in an automotive production environment. This role serves as a technical expert and project leader, driving complex engineering initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across departments to support new product launches, cost reduction efforts, and operational excellence. The Senior Process Engineer ensures that all processes align with industry standards, customer requirements, and company goals.

Job Purpose
the Senior Process Engineer leads the development, optimization, and strategic improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure high efficiency, quality, and safety in an automotive production environment. This role serves as a technical expert and project leader, driving complex engineering initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across departments to support new product launches, cost reduction efforts, and operational excellence. The Senior Process Engineer ensures that all processes align with industry standards, customer requirements, and company goals.
Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex manufacturing processes that improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Lead cross-functional projects using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to achieve measurable performance improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products and technologies into existing manufacturing systems.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing expertise in process design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 7+ years of experience

Skills

• Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, process design, automation, and industrial engineering principles, especially within automotive environments.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis, interpret complex data, and implement high-impact solutions.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale engineering projects.
• Work effectively with teams across engineering, production, quality, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making.