Sr Manager Process Engineering, Pune

New Product Development&Program Management Drive end-to-end NPD for forged and machined automotive components (CV joints, flanges, shafts, housings, starter clutches, etc.). Lead APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, documentation. Develop process flow diagrams, layout plans, and critical path timelines to ensure on-time project delivery.Coordinate cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Procurement, Tool Room) to meet customer milestones. Process Design&Manufacturing Engineering Develop hot, warm, and cold forging as well as machining processes. Conduct forging simulations (QFORM/FFCAM) and implement DFM/DFV principles. Define tooling standards, process capability indices (Cp/Cpk), and productivity norms. Lead process optimization, cost reduction, and cycle time improvement initiatives.Tool Room&Fixture Development Oversee the design and development of dies, tools, gauges, jigs and fixtures . Implement standardization and modularization of dies for cost and lead-time reduction. Manage tool-room operations including CNC, VMC, and CAM programming (UG-NX, SolidWorks). Customer&Supplier Interface / Technical Business Development• Liaise with domestic and international OEMs/Tier-1 customers during RFQ, DFM review, and PPAP submission. Partner with customers R&D and sourcing teams to co-develop new programs and secure business. Coordinate with suppliers for raw material, heat treatment, and special process development.• Provide technical support during audits, trials, and customer visits to strengthen long-term engagement. Provide support to eliminate chronic quality&productivity concerns. Project Costing&Capex Planning• Prepare project feasibility, process costing , and part-level economics for forged + machined components. • Lead machine finalization, layout optimization, and capacity enhancement studies for new programs. • Participate in budgeting and technology upgradation for automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing (IOT&Industry 4.0) 6. Team Development&Systems Implementation• Mentor engineers in NPD, tooling, and process engineering disciplines. • Ensure to upgrade required skills in NPD team to deliver stringent customer requirements. • Institutionalize project management systems, daily reviews, and MIS reporting. • Support Lean / TPM initiatives to enhance equipment uptime, OEE, and manpower efficiency.Candidate Profile Education - Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Experience 15- 25 years in NPD, Process Design, and Tooling within forging/machining industries