Manager Manufacturing Engineering Paint

Caterpillar Inc.

Mumbai

On-site

INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced Paint Shop Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Mumbai to lead process optimization, automation, and quality initiatives.

You will drive productivity, safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction through Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 implementations. The role requires 10–15+ years in manufacturing engineering with deep expertise in paint shop operations, robotics, and capital projects across automotive/industrial contexts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Master’s preferred.
10–15+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Minimum 5 years in paint shop/ automotive paint manufacturing.
Experience with robotic painting, conveyors, pretreatment, coating technologies, and automation.

Responsibilities

Lead paint shop process engineering: standardize and optimize processes.
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and value stream mapping initiatives.
Manage capital project planning, justification, execution and commissioning.
Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives, data analytics and predictive maintenance.
Ensure quality & compliance; drive defect reduction and process validation.
Develop NPI manufacturing plans and launch new products.

Skills

Paint Shop Process Engineering

Robotic Painting Systems

PLC/SCADA Integration

Conveyor & Material Handling

PFMEA / FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

OEE Improvement

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Production/ Industrial Engineering

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Process Simulation Tools

SCADA Systems

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Executive Summary

The Paint Manufacturing Engineering Manager is accountable for delivering world-class paint shop performance through process optimization, automation, quality excellence, cost reduction, and capital project execution. This role serves as the technical leader for paint manufacturing operations and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Paint Shop Process Engineering

Develop, standardize, and optimize paint shop manufacturing processes.
Establish process parameters for pretreatment, e-coat, primer, topcoat, and curing operations.
Establish robotic paint process
Improve First Time Quality (FTQ), paint appearance, and coating performance.
Lead root cause analysis for paint defects and implement corrective actions.
Ensure process capability and compliance with customer specifications.

Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity

Drive cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, and capacity enhancement projects.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across paint shop operations.
Eliminate waste and reduce paint consumption, energy utilization, and operating costs.

Capital Project Management

Lead planning, justification, execution, and commissioning of capital investment projects.
Manage installation of paint booths, ovens, pretreatment systems, conveyors, robots, and automation systems.
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams during project implementation.
Ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, quality, and timeline requirements.

Automation & Industry 4.0

Drive implementation of robotic painting systems and process automation.
Develop digital monitoring systems for paint process control and performance tracking.
Support PLC, SCADA, MES, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Utilize data analytics to improve process performance and predictive maintenance.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with quality management systems and customer requirements.
Lead paint audit activities and process validation.
Drive defect reduction initiatives for:

Runs and sags
Orange peel
Dust contamination
Color variation
Adhesion failures
Surface appearance defects

Environmental, Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and company safety standards.
Drive VOC reduction, sustainability initiatives, and environmental compliance.
Lead risk assessments and safety improvement projects.
Support energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support launch of new products and variants.
Develop manufacturing feasibility studies and process plans.
Conduct PFMEA, process validation, and capability studies.
Ensure successful product launch with quality and productivity targets.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Technical Specialists.
Build technical capability across paint shop teams.
Establish performance objectives and competency development plans.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
Master’s Degree (Preferred).

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Experience

10-15+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Minimum 5 years in paint shop operations or automotive paint manufacturing.
Experience in robotic painting, conveyor systems, pretreatment, coating technologies, and automation.
Exposure to greenfield projects, plant expansion, and paint shop commissioning is preferred.

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Technical Skills