Manager Engineering

Sfs Group; Belagavi District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sfs Group is seeking an Senior Engineering Manager to lead the engineering section, provide production support, and drive new product development. You will work with vendors and customers to ensure technical excellence and timely documentation.

You will oversee safety, ISMS alignment, and process standardization across the section, while mentoring engineers and technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• DME or BE in Mechanical/Production is required.
• 7–12 years of experience in automotive/manufacturing engineering with 5+ years in a supervisory or in-charge role.
• Proficiency in product design feasibility studies, prototyping, and validation.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and control plan preparation.
• Knowledge of IATF 16049 and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering to support day-to-day production operations and drive NPD.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers to align technical requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S.
• Ensure HSE compliance through risk assessments and safety audits.
• Authorize tooling, fixtures, and engineering resource needs within budget.

Skills

Design feasibility

Prototyping

Validation

Leadership

Problem solving

Autocad

IATF 16049

Education

DME / BE Mech/ Production

Tools

Autocad

IATF 16049

Job description

Employee and designation

Employee Job designationSenior ManagerRoleIn charge - EngineeringIssuer / issueEngineering

Position in the company

Employed in organizational unitEOUReporting toHead - EngineeringOrganizational unit(s) managedEOURepresented in absence by Company committee membership Additional functions

Objectives

To lead the Engineering Section by providing comprehensive engineering support to day-to-day production operations and driving new product development (NPD) initiatives. The role serves as a Subject Matter Expert with vendors and customers, ensuring technical excellence, process reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Principal duties

Engineering & Production Support

• Provide technical expertise and engineering solutions to ensure smooth production operations.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues in CNC machining, collet systems, and fixture applications.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve design or process-related challenges.
• Optimize processes for efficiency, precision, and reduced downtime.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Lead engineering activities for new product introduction, including design feasibility, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Participate in APQP, PPAP, and customer requirement reviews.
• Liaise with vendors and customers to ensure alignment of technical requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.

Vendor & Customer SME Role

• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert for technical discussions with vendors and customers.
• Support vendor development, process validation, and quality approvals.
• Provide technical feedback and solutions for customer queries, audits, and approvals.

Process Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Identify opportunities for tooling/fixture cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Standardized processes and engineering practices across the section.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments (HIRA/JSA) for engineering processes and fixtures.
• Implement safe work practices in collaboration with the Safety Officer.
• Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Foster a zero-incident safety culture within the engineering team.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Comply with the organizations Information Security Management System (ISMS) and TISAX standards.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality in all engineering designs, drawings, and vendor/customer communications.
• Restrict and monitor access to sensitive technical data, ensuring adherence to IT and data control policies.
• Train team members on information security awareness.
• Report any suspected data breaches or non-compliance immediately to ISMS Coordinator.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate engineers, supervisors, and technicians in the section.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members.
• Conduct regular reviews, coaching, and skill-gap assessments.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning culture.
• Ensure team adherence to company policies, HSE, and information security protocols.

Authorities

• Approve engineering solutions, design modifications, and process improvements.
• Authorize technical communications and clarifications with vendors/customers within approved scope.
• Recommend and approve tooling, collet fixtures, and engineering resource requirements within budget limits.
• Allocate manpower, engineering resources, and task priorities for daily support and NPD activities.
• Approve performance targets, skill development plans, and training needs for the engineering team.
• Evaluate team performance, recommend promotions, role changes, or disciplinary actions.
• Authorize stoppage of work in case of unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, or HSE non-compliance.
• Approve corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to HSE audit findings.
• Approve access rights for engineering-related data, drawings, and process documentation based on need-to-know.
• Authorize communication and sharing of technical information with vendors/customers in compliance with ISMS protocols.

Job specification

Org Structure

Interfaces

Internal Interfaces-

• HOD/Stakeholder
• Production Team
• QA Team
• HR Team
• SCM team
• Sales Team
• IT Team

External Interfaces-

• Customers
• Vendors
• Auditors

Role Dimensions

Financial Dimensions

(Annual Budget, Annual Expenses, Operating Costs, Annual Sales Turnover, Annual Net Revenue)Annual Budget, Annual Expenses, Operating Costs

People Dimensions (No. Of Direct reports, Total Team Size, No. Of outsourced employees)07 Team Members

Other Dimensions (Geography, No. Of accounts - customers/Vendors, No./length of projects, planning horizon)Geography- Pune

Qualification and Skills required

Qualification

DME / BE Mech/ Production

Additional Certifications (Preferred)NAYears of Experience

• 712 years of experience in automotive/manufacturing engineering, including 5+ years in a supervisory or in-charge role.

Areas Handled (Technical Skills Required)

• Proficiency in product design feasibility studies, prototyping, and validation.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/ PFMEA, and control plan preparation.
• Ability to work on engineering change management and product modifications.
• Knowledge of IATF 16049
• Knowledge of Autocad

Distribution of the signed job descriptions: Employee, Supervisor F-00030 EN V1