GM- Advanced Engineering ( Metallurgical expert-Die Casting)

Michael Page; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A permanent role in Pune

Lead advanced engineering projects

Automotive industry focus on innovate

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Head of Advanced Engineering (Die Casting) in Pune. You will drive technology leadership, product development, process innovation, and strategic growth for aluminium die casting.

Lead a team, translate customer needs into material specifications, and advance high-pressure and vacuum die casting, with focus on lightweighting and performance in automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering.
• Extensive aluminium die casting experience in automotive.
• Expertise in metallurgy, alloy development, material selection.
• Translate customer needs into material specs and solutions.
• Deep understanding of aluminium casting alloys, microstructure, heat treatment.
• Experience in developing new alloy compositions and metallurgical innovation.
• Exposure to international tech transfer, especially China.
• Knowledge of die casting tech including HPDC, vacuum casting, simulation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership.
• Proven track record leading engineering/R&D/advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Engineering for Die Casting with long-term roadmaps.
• Translate performance requirements into material specs.
• Drive alloy design and metallurgical innovations.
• Develop aluminium alloy compositions to meet strength and manufacturability.
• Introduce world-class die casting technologies and best practices.
• Evaluate new materials, processes to boost competitiveness.
• Lead tech transfer programmes with global partners (China focus).
• Establish metallurgical standards, validation, and process controls.
• Drive cost, productivity, and quality improvements across operations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Aluminium die casting

Metallurgy

Materials design

Process optimisation

Team leadership

Customer-to-spec translation

R&D leadership

High-pressure die casting

Education

Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering

Master's in Materials Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Casting equipment

Heat treatment facilities

Job description

• Drive innovation in advanced materials
• Lead the future of automotive die casting

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Indian automotive component manufacturer with a strong global footprint and a reputation for engineering excellence. The organisation partners with major OEMs worldwide and continues to invest significantly in advanced manufacturing technologies, product innovation, lightweighting solutions, and sustainable mobility initiatives.

Job Description

Reporting to senior leadership, the Head of Advanced Engineering(Die Casting) will be responsible for driving technology leadership, product development, process innovation, and strategic growth of the aluminium die casting portfolio.

• Lead the Advanced Engineering for Die Casting business, developing long-term technology roadmaps.
• Understand customer applications and translate performance requirements into optimised material and mechanical property specifications.
• Drive alloy design, material selection, and metallurgical innovations for high-performance automotive applications.
• Develop and optimise aluminium alloy compositions to achieve targeted strength, durability, thermal performance, and manufacturability requirements.
• Introduce and implement world-class aluminium die casting technologies and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, and processes to enhance product competitiveness.
• Lead technology transfer programmes from global partners, with preference for exposure to China-based manufacturing ecosystems.
• Establish robust metallurgical standards, validation methodologies, and process controls.
• Drive cost optimisation, productivity improvement, and quality enhancement initiatives across die casting operations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in aluminium die casting, preferably within the automotive or automotive component industry.
• Proven expertise in metallurgy, material science, alloy development, and material selection.
• Strong capability to convert customer application requirements into material specifications and engineering solutions.
• Deep understanding of aluminium casting alloys, microstructure optimisation, heat treatment, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in developing new alloy compositions and driving metallurgical innovation.
• Exposure to international technology transfer programmes, particularly involving China, will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of modern die casting technologies, including high-pressure die casting, vacuum die casting, simulation tools, lightweighting solutions, and advanced manufacturing practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of leading engineering, R&D, or advanced manufacturing functions.

What's on Offer

• A permanent role in Pune
• Opportunity to lead advanced engineering projects.
• Work in the automotive industry with a focus on innovation.