Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

About the Role

Lead the greenfield establishment of a world-class automotive paint shop from concept to SOP. The role is responsible for engineering design, supplier selection, project execution, installation, commissioning, quality ramp-up and achievement of production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall paint shop project execution including scope, budget, schedule and stakeholder management.
• Define capacity requirements and future expansion strategies.
• Develop layouts for Pretreatment, ED, Sealer, Primer, Base Coat, Clear Coat, Oven and Wax systems.
• Finalize technical specifications for paint booths, robots, conveyors, ovens, utility systems, and environmental systems.
• Drive RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, technical reviews, and contract finalization.
• Lead design reviews, FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, automation and utility readiness.
• Establish paint process standards, SOPs, PFMEA, Control Plans and quality systems.
• Support trial builds, PPAP readiness and production launch.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Electrical or Automobile Engineering.
• M.Tech or Project Management certification preferred.

General Experience

• 12-18 years in automotive manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in Paint Shop project implementation or operations.
• At least one greenfield or major brownfield paint shop project completed.
• Experience with global paint shop suppliers and automation integrators preferred.

Critical Experience

Required Technical Expertise

• Automotive paint shop engineering and operations.
• PT/ED process technology.
• Robotic painting and automation systems.
• Paint chemistry and coating technologies.
• Conveyor systems, skids and material handling.
• Industrial ovens and curing technologies.
• HVAC, air balancing and paint booth systems.
• Waste water treatment, sludge handling, and VOC management.
• CapEx planning and project controls.

System Generated Core Skills

System Generated Secondary Skills