Objective of the Role:To lead and strengthen the company’s engineering function across multiple product verticals by driving innovation, new product development, and technology advancement. The role aims to establish the organisation as a trusted solution provider to OEMs and Tier-1 customers through end-to-end engineering capabilities, including design, development, prototyping, print-to-build solutions, and industrialization. The role will focus on the following key outcomes- Developing futuristic value-added components aligned with automotive technology trends - Electro-Mechanical Components (lightweighting, smart components). - Enhancing engineering excellence, product quality, and manufacturability across plastics, electrical, and hybrid components. - Building strong customer confidence through technical leadership, rapid problem-solving, and solution-driven engagement. - Expanding PTB and advanced engineering capabilities to support diversification and accelerate speed-to-market.To achieve the above objectives, the Engineering leader will be responsible for the following key areas:Engineering Leadership Across Multiple Product Verticals- Lead engineering strategy and execution across plastic components, electrical components, mechatronic assemblies, and hybrid value-added products. - Manage multi-disciplinary teams handling design, development, simulation, tooling, testing, and industrialization.Solution Provider Business – End-to-End Technical Delivery- Oversee solution development from client problem statement to final implementation. - Provide complete engineering solutions including design, prototyping, manufacturing feasibility, cost engineering, and system-level integration. - Collaborate with OEMs/Tier-1s to offer concept-to-delivery solutions, improving customer value and technical capability.Print-to-Build (PTB) / Print-to-Manufacture Engineering- Lead PTB product development covering 3D printing, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, low-volume production, and rapid tooling. - Integrate PTB concepts into mainstream product development for faster validation and improved design cycles. - Expand PTB capabilities to support new business verticals and custom engineering programs.Product Development & Innovation- Drive new product development (NPD) of current and futuristic components aligned with automotive trends—EV, ADAS, lightweighting, smart components, integrated electronics. - Evaluate and adopt new materials (engineering plastics, composites, recyclable polymers, advanced electrical materials).Lead VA/VE initiatives to enhance product functionality, cost, and manufacturability.New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialization- Manage NPI lifecycle including concept design, prototyping, tool development, validation, PPAP, and SOP. - Ensure flawless launch of products across multiple verticals with strict adherence to timelines and customer deliverables. - Drive manufacturability improvements and process optimization through DFM/DFA/DFS methodologies.Technology Advancement & Automation- Lead technology upgrades such as: - Robotics & automated assembly - Precision molding and insert/over-molding - Electrical component integration - In-line testing and quality automation - Introduce digital engineering tools (PLM, simulation, digital twin, automated data flows).Customer & Program Management- Act as the technical representative for OEMs and Tier-1 customers across all verticals. - Participate in engineering reviews, cost discussions, technical negotiations, and product roadmap meetings. - Provide solution-oriented communication to strengthen long-term customer partnerships.Quality, Compliance & Documentation- Ensure adherence to automotive standards such as IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, IMDS, REACH/ROHS, DVP&R. - Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and engineering improvements. - Implement strong design governance and documentation control across verticals.Team Building & Capability Development- Build a strong engineering organization with expertise in plastics, electrical, tooling, simulations, PTB, digital engineering, and industrialization. - Drive skill enhancement in advanced tools, materials, and emerging technologies. - Promote a culture of innovation, speed, accountability, and customer focus.Growth Strategy & Future Readiness- Develop a long-term engineering roadmap supporting diversification across multiple product lines. - Identify new opportunities in value-added components, EV systems, smart molded parts, and integrated electronics. - Support business expansion through technology partnerships, capability development, and new vertical creation.Candidate Criteria:Educational Qualification- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Mechatronics. - M.E./M.Tech or MBA (Operations/Technology Management) preferred but not mandatory.Total Experience- 24–30 years of overall experience in engineering, NPD, and technology development in the automotive components industry. - Minimum 8–10 years in a senior leadership in Engineering role managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.. Industry BackgroundCandidates must come from:- Automotive plastic components manufacturing - Automotive electrical / electro-mechanical components - Tier-1/Tier-2 component manufacturers with solution provider engineering models - Experience in companies offering custom engineering / PTB / rapid prototyping / value-added solutions will be a strong advantage.Technical ExpertiseThe candidate must have strong capability in:- Product design & development (plastics, electrical, hybrid parts) - DFM/DFA/DFS, DFMEA, PFMEA, and validation processes - Tooling (injection molds), prototyping, and industrialization - Print-to-build concepts: 3D printing, rapid tooling, reverse engineering - Electrical component design, PCB interfacing (preferred) - Knowledge of EV components, lightweight materials, ADAS-related housings, and futuristic automotive technologies - Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, IATF standards - Exposure to automation and digital engineering (PLM, simulation tools)Leadership & Strategic Capabilities- Must have led multi-vertical engineering teams (plastics, electrical, PTB, NPD). - Proven ability to build engineering systems, processes, and long-term technology roadmaps. - Experience in scaling engineering capabilities for new business verticals. - Strong customer-facing and solution-oriented mindset. - Ability to work closely with OEMs and Tier-1 clients on technical discussions, reviews, and negotiations.Business & Solution Delivery Skills- Experience in solution provider businesses or engineering service models. - Should have managed concept-to-delivery engineering programs. - Strong project management capability with cross-functional leadership. - Experience in cost engineering, VA/VE, and product competitiveness improvement.Personal Attributes- Innovation-driven, hands-on, and excellence-focused. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. - High ownership, accountability, and speed of execution. - Strong communication, customer relationship, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to operate in a fast-growing, multi-vertical, technology-driven environment.
Job Title
Head of Engineering