Project Manager- International Project For Automotive sector

SV Management Consultants; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SV Management Consultants in Pune seeks a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead global welding line projects from planning through commissioning. You will drive Capex sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to meet OEM standards on high‑tech production lines.

Ideal candidates have 15–22 years of experience with European project execution, and readiness for extensive international travel. Proficiency in Catia/AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office is required; German language is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15–22 years of experience handling new projects, preferably fabrication lines.
• Setup projects as lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• German language knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end roadmap for weld line setups and zero-defect manufacturing.
• Coordinate with global OEMs and lead cross-border collaboration.
• Sourcing & procurement of equipment and Capex, budget management.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and technology upgrades of high‑tech lines.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Global collaboration

German language

Robotics & automation

Budget management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• a. Strategic Project Planning: Define the end-to-end roadmap for greenfield and brownfield weld line setups, ensuring alignment with zero defect manufacturing vision.
• b. Sourcing & Purchase of of Equipments and machineries (Capex) .
• c. Global Facility Commissioning: Development & Commissioning of high-tech manufacturing lines in domestic and international manufacturing locations.
• d. Strategic Customer Interface: Act as the face of Organization for technical milestones with global OEMs. Ensuring Customer expectations are met.
• e. Cross Border Collaboration
• f. Cross-Functional Leadership: Form and lead CFT including Product Design, Production, and Quality to ensure new lines meet stringent OEM Standards.
• g. Advanced Technology Integration: Oversee the implementation of fully robotic welding line, Technology upgradation, and automated inspection systems (3D scanning/X-ray) for BIW and Chassis.
• h. Budget & Vendor Management: Preparing budget and executing the capex investments with global machine tool builders and system integrators.
• i. Risk & Life Cycle management: Proactively identify project risks and implement robust mitigation strategies to maintain strict launch timelines.

2) Mandatory European Project Execution Experience

• a. The preferred candidate should have either direct overseas work experience in Europe or substantial experience executing end-to-end projects for European customers, plants, or joint ventures

3) Software Proficiency

• a. Experience in MS Office, SAP for project timeline and budget tracking.
• b. Ability to handle Catia / AutoCad for layout, ergonomics & flow optimization.

4) Travel Readiness:

• a. Explicitly state the requirement for international travel up to 30 -40% for supplier review, Product or process approval & Customer meetings.

Candidate Profile-

BE/ B. Tech in Mechanical or equivalent with 15-22 Years of required experience in handling new projects setups preferably for fabrication lines/ other equivalent projects.

Monitor installation and commissioning of machines and equipments.

Should have setup projects acting as a lead and have manage cross functional team.

Good knowledge of Robotic line setups with Automation & PLCs.

Sound Knowledge of Industrial Engineering,

• Focus on delivering the project within timeline.
• Ready to travel to international locations preferably European countries.
• Communication skill in German language will be added advantage.