Manufacturing Engineering - Lead

Tata AutoComp; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Gotion is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead/Manager to drive manufacturing excellence across battery production. You will lead process development, optimization, and new product industrialization with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will manage a team of engineers, collaborate with Product Engineering, R&D, and Operations, and champion Industry 4.0 initiatives to enhance throughput and OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement preferred.
• Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive, EV, or high-volume manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Lead NPI and industrialization activities from concept to mass production.
• Define equipment requirements and oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Position: Manufacturing Engineering Lead / Manager

Location:

Tata Gotion, India

Please note that interview will be conducted in a face-to-face mode at our location.

Company location

- TATA AUTOCOMP GOTION GREEN ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

ESR Industrial Parks, Plot No. A-78,

Located at Village Vasuli, Tal - Khed,

District Pune - 410 501.

About the Role

Tata Gotion is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Lead / Manager to drive manufacturing excellence, process optimization, productivity improvement, and new product industrialization across battery manufacturing operations. The incumbent will lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to ensure efficient, safe, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes while supporting the organization's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Industry 4.0 methodologies.


• Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, improve OEE, and enhance throughput.


• Lead process capability studies, line balancing, and productivity improvement projects.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support new product launches and industrialization activities from concept to mass production.


• Collaborate with Product Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to establish robust manufacturing processes.


• Lead process validation activities and ensure readiness for production ramp-up.

Equipment & Tooling Management

• Define manufacturing equipment requirements and oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.


• Drive automation initiatives and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.


• Ensure tooling, fixtures, and process equipment meet safety, quality, and productivity requirements.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Process Engineers.


• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.


• Conduct performance reviews, competency development, and succession planning for team members.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company standards, customer requirements, and statutory regulations.


• Collaborate with Quality teams for root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process improvements.


• Drive adherence to safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross-functional projects related to capacity expansion, localization, process enhancement, and cost optimization.


• Manage capital investment projects, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.


• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and global stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Cost & Productivity Improvement

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality and safety.


• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and develop action plans to achieve operational targets.


• Support annual productivity and efficiency improvement programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.


• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.


• Experience in Battery Manufacturing, Automotive, EV, Electronics, or High-Volume Manufacturing preferred.


• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in team leadership or managerial roles.

Technical Competencies

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.


• Process Validation, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Root Cause Analysis.


• Manufacturing Automation and Industry 4.0 concepts.


• Project Management and Capital Equipment Implementation.


• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and Safety Standards.

Key Skills

• Leadership and Team Development


• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Project Management


• Communication & Stakeholder Management


• Strategic Planning & Execution