Manager - Central Process Engineering

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As the Manager of Central Process Engineering at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier quality and operational excellence across manufacturing processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Quality Assurance: Lead initiatives to embed quality into every stage of manufacturing using tools such as PFMEA, Mistake Proofing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and CAPA. Drive First Time Right (FTR), Every Time Right (ETR), and Defect Cause Elimination (DCE) for resolving critical and chronic quality challenges.
• Process Planning & Productionization: Strategically plan and manage changes in existing products including Certified Reliability Engineering (CRE) aspects, and actively support the industrialization and ramp-up of new product launches.
• Capital Expenditure Management: Develop and oversee capex budgets aimed at improving Product Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (PQCDS). Manage end-to-end processes from need identification through equipment commissioning to ensure successful realization of capabilities.
• Operational Efficiency: Drive productivity enhancements focusing on manpower optimization and capacity expansion. Lead lean manufacturing practices to reduce lead times, improve Value Added Ratio (VAR), and contribute to overall manufacturing agility.
• Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: Champion Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives alongside fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving within the team.
• Quality Systems Management: Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of quality systems including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Process Mapping, Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and broader Total Quality Management (TQM) frameworks.
• Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through improvement projects, balancing operational excellence with financial stewardship.

This role demands collaborative leadership, strategic foresight, and a commitment to embedding sustainability and innovation into manufacturing processes to support Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd’s vision and business goals.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

We seek candidates with a strong academic foundation in engineering to effectively design and optimize manufacturing processes. The ideal educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or closely related disciplines from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Advanced certifications or postgraduate education in process engineering, quality management, or manufacturing excellence will be considered a valuable asset but are not mandatory.

The educational background should encompass a thorough understanding of mechanical systems, production methodologies, and quality assurance principles necessary to lead complex process engineering projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

General Experience

The successful candidate will possess significant experience that demonstrates both breadth and depth in manufacturing and process engineering, ideally including:

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience within manufacturing environments, reflecting a keen understanding of production operations, quality control, and process optimization.
• At least 6-7 years specifically in process engineering or manufacturing engineering capacities, showcasing hands-on expertise in process planning, process improvement, and quality assurance tools.
• Experience working in automotive or heavy manufacturing sectors is highly preferred, with a proven track record of contributing to complex projects involving cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to capital budgeting, equipment commissioning, lean manufacturing implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives is essential to fulfill the managerial responsibilities of this position.

This blend of experience equips candidates to effectively manage engineering support functions and drive manufacturing excellence aligned with organizational objectives.

Critical Experience

Critical experience and skills essential to excel as Manager - Central Process Engineering at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd include:

• Hands-on expertise in quality assurance methodologies such as Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and the application of Six Sigma principles to drive defect reduction and process capability enhancement.
• Proven ability to manage and optimize complex process changes, including Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) activities and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) compliance.
• Demonstrated success in capital expenditure planning, overseeing the budget and commissioning of advanced manufacturing equipment and technology to boost Product Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (PQCDS) standards.
• Strong leadership in implementing Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Continuous Process Improvement projects that yield measurable productivity gains and cost savings.
• In-depth knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM) systems, quality management standards, process mapping, and control plan development, enabling effective governance of quality systems within the manufacturing division.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to foster innovation, lead cross-functional teams, and drive change management initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic and sustainability objectives.

Candidates should also demonstrate competencies in strategic business orientation, customer focus, result-driven execution, and leveraging human capital to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

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