Manufacturing Project Manager

Trelleborg Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg India Private Limited, a leader in sealing technology, is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Project Manager for APAC based in Bangalore. You will drive development, implementation, and standardization of advanced manufacturing technologies for elastomer parts and molded components.

You will lead cross-functional PM efforts across the APAC region, oversee process development, optimization, and knowledge transfer, and travel to sites as needed to advance productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant manufacturing experience in process development, industrialization, and project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing technology projects from concept through production implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and standardization of advanced manufacturing technologies across APAC.
• Drive process innovation and apply research to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Manage projects from concept through production with stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices and support global standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Do you want to make a lasting difference for our customers and the environment? Start shaping the industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg India Private Limited, (Business Area: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions) headquartered at Bangalore is a leading sealing solution provider in India. The company with about 900+ employees across India has been successful in creating strong footholds in the Sealing market of the country.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Manufacturing Technology Project Manager, APAC to join our Project Management Department. This position is based in Bangalore.

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Technology Project Manager – APAC is responsible for leading and supporting the regional Operations strategy by driving the development, implementation, and standardization of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes for molded elastomer parts, O-rings, multi-component products, Rubber-to-Metal (R2M), Rubber-to-Plastic (R2P), Liquid Silicone Rubber-to-Plastic (LSR2P), plastic components, and other strategic manufacturing initiatives.

This role plays a key part in advancing the Process Development Center (PDC) concept by leading process innovation, conducting applied research, optimizing manufacturing processes, and aligning technology development with the product line strategy. The position focuses on identifying, evaluating, and implementing state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across the APAC region.

The role also ensures effective project management, process documentation, knowledge transfer, technical training, and the deployment of best practices to support global manufacturing standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies for rubber, plastics, and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR). Hands-on experience with injection molding, rubber over molding of plastic components, and multi-component manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven expertise in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and project management.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional manufacturing technology projects from concept through production implementation, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Experience with manufacturing process optimization, tooling development, automation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Competencies:

• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in one or more Asian languages is considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams across the APAC region.
• Willingness to travel extensively to manufacturing sites across the APAC region and globally to support project implementation, supplier development, and operational excellence initiatives.

Our Benefits for You

• Detailed induction training for your new tasks: You will get to know our company, your contacts, and our structures
• An exciting, multifaceted, and interdisciplinary field of activity.

Start shaping the industry from the inside!

#ShapingIndustryfromtheInside#

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.

Feel free to contact our HR Team for any questions:

Ashwini @