Engineering Platform Team Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Chennai seeks an Engineering Platform Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team. The role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and a mechanical engineering background. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience, with significant exposure to the transformer industry being a plus. This opportunity involves driving operational excellence and managing global stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering roles, with 2-3 years in a managerial position.
• Experience in cross-functional and global environments is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in English and/or German is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Manage project execution while ensuring quality and budget compliance.
• Identify skill gaps and foster competency development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Job description

Description

The opportunity:
We are seeking an accomplished Engineering platform Team manager with a strong mechanical background, ideally with exposure to the transformer industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary Platform engineering team, driving operational excellence, project management, and innovative solutions. You will play a pivotal role in process improvement, resource planning, competency development, and effective global stakeholder engagement.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Plan and allocate resources efficiently to support global and local business needs

• Manage end-to-end engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Oversee project tracking systems, risk assessments, and mitigation planning. Provide technical guidance in engineering and support design reviews.

• Drive & monitor key performance indicators such as First Pass Yield (FPY), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and Efficiency

• Collaborate with global stakeholders, customers & cross-functional team to understand requirements, provide updates, and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Develop and execute strategies for scope addition, team scaling, and long-term capability building. Create and maintain a roadmap for team growth, aligned with organizational goals and future technology trends.

• Identify skill gaps and implement strategies for competency development and career growth. Conduct regular team/individual performance reviews and set development plans

• Drive recruitment and onboarding of new team members to support business expansion. Manage budgeting and invoicing processes

• Establish and manage productive relationships with global/local vendors and third parties, ensuring quality and timely delivery

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of quality processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.

• 8+ years in engineering roles, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or team leadership position, ideally in a global or multi-location environment

• Experience in the transformer industry is a significant advantage.

• Proven experience in managing projects, driving process and quality improvements, and working with global stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to growth and scalability. Strong analytical, organizational, and risk management skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building abilities.

• Proficiency in CAD tools, automation workflows, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms that enhance engineering productivity

• Strong interpersonal skills to manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive work environment.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English and/or German language is required.

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