ENGINEER

Motherson; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Career development

Continuous improvement culture

Technical exposure to maintenance andN

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance recognition

Problem-solving opportunities

Employee involvement

Professional growth

Job summary

Motherson is seeking a Maintenance & Engineering professional to lead mould maintenance and shop-floor management at our Pune facility. The role focuses on preventive and breakdown maintenance, equipment reliability, spare-parts planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement.

You will drive MTBF improvement, MTTR reduction, and PDCA-based actions while coordinating with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Purchase.

Qualifications

• Maintenance & Engineering professional with strong experience in mould maintenance, shop-floor management, preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Skilled in developing and deploying shop-floor standards, defining KPIs, and driving maintenance performance.
• Experience in data-driven analysis and PDCA based improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering activities and own plant performance objectives.
• Drive MTBF improvement, MTTR reduction, spare parts planning, and PDCA-based improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Maintenance & Engineering

Mould maintenance

Shop-floor management

Preventive maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Equipment reliability

Spare-parts management

KPI management

Continuous improvement

Job description

At Motherson, we re committed to creating long-term jobs and advancing global careers. Featured on TIME s World s Best Companies list, we are a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across industries. With a focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, we strive to be a trusted industrialisation partner and an employer that nurtures a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Our Modules and Polymer division leads automotive innovation, producing everything from plastic components to complex integrated systems. Trusted by major OEMs worldwide, we also specialise in mould design, tooling, and high-quality upholstery for passenger vehicles. Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

What youll do

• Experienced Maintenance & Engineering professional with strong expertise in mould maintenance, shop-floor management, preventive and breakdown maintenance, equipment reliability, spare-parts management, KPI management, and continuous improvement. Experienced in leading maintenance teams, improving equipment availability, reducing breakdowns and maintenance costs, and ensuring effective deployment of plant systems and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong capability in MTBF improvement, MTTR reduction, Andon escalation, EWO process adherence, failed-part analysis, preventive maintenance optimization, new mould development, spare planning, and team capability development. Proven experience in aligning departmental objectives with plant goals through structured KPI monitoring, data analysis, corrective action planning, and PDCA-based improvement activities.

What we offer

• Leadership & Growth Opportunities: Opportunity to lead maintenance and engineering activities and take ownership of key plant performance objectives.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and development through technical training, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Opportunity to participate in and lead Kaizen, SK/MK, PDCA, problem-solving, and cost-reduction projects.
• Technical Exposure: Hands-on exposure to mould maintenance, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, breakdown analysis, NPD, and new mould development.
• Team Leadership: Opportunity to build, develop, and lead a technically competent and performance-oriented maintenance team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exposure to Production, Quality, Purchase, Engineering, NPD, and other functions, providing broader business and plant experience.
• Performance Recognition: A performance-driven environment that recognizes contributions toward MTBF improvement, MTTR reduction, breakdown reduction, cost optimization, and productivity improvement.
• Problem-Solving Opportunities: Opportunity to work on challenging technical problems and implement sustainable solutions using structured root-cause analysis and PDCA methodology.
• Employee Involvement: Encouragement to contribute ideas and actively participate in initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop strong expertise in maintenance management, people management, project management, reliability engineering, and operational excellence.

What we are looking for

• Results-oriented Maintenance & Engineering professional with strong experience in shop-floor management, mould maintenance, preventive and breakdown maintenance, and continuous improvement. Skilled in developing and deploying shop-floor standards, defining organizational roles and KPIs, and driving maintenance performance in alignment with plant objectives.
• Experienced in breakdown reduction, MTBF improvement, MTTR reduction, spare-parts management, EWO compliance, Andon escalation, preventive maintenance, and failed-part analysis. Strong exposure to New Product Development (NPD), new mould specifications, spare planning, and coordination with cross-functional teams including Purchase and Production.
• Proven ability to lead teams through training and development, performance management, project execution, problem-solving, and continual improvement initiatives. Adept at using data-driven analysis and PDCA methodology to identify performance gaps, implement corrective actions, improve equipment reliability, and reduce maintenance-related costs. Committed to building a strong team culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement.