Head of Engineering - Blade Production

Nordex India; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex India is seeking a Head of Engineering – Blade Production in Vengal, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. This role will lead development, optimization, and continuous improvement of blade manufacturing processes to achieve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and safety standards, while guiding technical documentation and new production lines.

The candidate should have 15–18+ years in manufacturing operations, with strong leadership of engineering and maintenance teams, CAPEX delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/production/industrial engineering, etc.
• MBA / M.Tech preferred.
• 15-18+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, industrialisation, and maintenance.
• Minimum 7 years in a leadership role managing engineering and maintenance teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments such as Wind Energy, Automotive, Heavy Engineering, Industrial Equipment, or related industries.
• Proven experience in CAPEX implementation, process optimisation, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization of manufacturing processes for productivity, quality, safety and cost.
• Drive introduction of new products, production lines, material changes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry Best Practices.
• Lead CAPEX projects involving machinery, tools, molds, automation systems, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and successful implementation.
• Ensure smooth industrialisation of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead the maintenance function covering preventive, predictive, corrective, and facility maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvements in asset performance.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and Technicians.
• Build organisational capability through coaching, mentoring, and competency development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Lead qualification and homologation of new suppliers and materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and R&D teams to evaluate and approve changes.
• Drive material optimisation and alternative sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, including Manufacturing cost reduction, Material consumption optimisation, Quality cost reduction, and Productivity improvement projects.
• Own and maintain all process-related technical documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Lead technical and production training programmes for manufacturing teams.
• Develop training matrices and competency improvement plans.

Skills

Process Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Maintenance Management

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/production/industrial engineering

MBA / M.Tech preferred

Job description

Head of Engineering - Blade Production

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Vengal, Tiruvallur

Reporting: Plant Director

Job Purpose: This position will lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence, quality, cost efficiency, and safety standards. The role is responsible for driving process innovation, managing technical documentation, implementing new production lines and technologies, leading maintenance operations, and developing high‑performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
  • Drive the introduction of new products, production lines, material changes, and manufacturing technologies.
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry Best Practices.
  • Develop and standardise work methods, process instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Project & CAPEX Management
  • Lead CAPEX projects involving machinery, tools, molds, automation systems, and infrastructure enhancements.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and successful implementation.
  • Ensure smooth industrialisation of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Maintenance Management
  • Lead the maintenance function covering preventive, predictive, corrective, and facility maintenance activities.
  • Ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability through effective maintenance planning and execution.
  • Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvements in asset performance.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and Technicians.
  • Build organisational capability through coaching, mentoring, and competency development.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Supplier & Material Qualification
  • Lead qualification and homologation of new suppliers and materials.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and R&D teams to evaluate and approve technical changes.
  • Drive material optimisation and alternative sourcing initiatives.
• Cost Optimization
  • Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, including Manufacturing cost reduction (CT optimisation), Material consumption optimisation, Quality cost reduction, and Productivity improvement projects.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Own and maintain all process-related technical documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Support audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Training & Capability Building
  • Lead technical and production training programmes for manufacturing teams.
  • Develop training matrices and competency improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree (MBA / M.Tech) preferred.
• Experience 15-18+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process engineering, industrialisation, and maintenance.
• Minimum 7 years in a leadership role managing engineering and maintenance teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments such as Wind Energy, Automotive, Heavy Engineering, Industrial Equipment, or related industries.
• Proven experience in CAPEX implementation, process optimisation, and team management.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

Experience Level Senior Level