Senior Manager - Process (Paint PU)
About The Position
The Senior Manager - Process (Paint PU) leads process planning and industrialization for new models, variants, engineering change notices (ECNs), and Paint Shop capacity enhancement projects. The role manages end-to-end Paint Shop projects, including facility planning, layout development, CAPEX budgeting, procurement, installation, and commissioning, while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within cost and quality targets. The position optimizes Pretreatment, CED, Sealer, Primer, Base Coat, and Top Coat processes to improve quality, productivity, and process stability. It leads paint quality improvement through root cause analysis, defect elimination, and corrective and preventive actions, and delivers cost reduction and value engineering through material and process optimization, waste reduction, spare management, raw material cost monitoring, and direct material savings. The role provides technical expertise in Paint Shop automation, robotics, conveyors, material handling systems, and advanced paint application technologies. It works with stakeholders, suppliers, consultants, and equipment manufacturers on technical feasibility, design reviews, vendor selection, and implementation. The Senior Manager makes technical and operational decisions on process performance, troubleshooting, equipment selection, and continuous improvement; owns CAPEX and revenue budget planning and monitoring, contract labour management, and work-content estimation using MOST methodology; and tracks paint technology trends and industry practices to support innovation, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical.
- 13–15 years of experience in Automotive Paint Shop Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Project Management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the automobile manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead process planning and industrialization for new models, variants, ECNs, and Paint Shop capacity enhancement projects.
- Manage end-to-end Paint Shop projects, including facility planning, layout development, CAPEX budgeting, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within cost and quality targets.
- Optimize Pretreatment, CED, Sealer, Primer, Base Coat, and Top Coat processes to improve quality, productivity, and process stability.
- Lead paint quality improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, defect elimination, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects through material optimization, process improvements, waste reduction, spare management, raw material cost monitoring, and direct material cost savings.
- Provide technical expertise in Paint Shop automation, robotics, conveyors, material handling systems, and advanced paint application technologies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, consultants, and equipment manufacturers on technical feasibility, design reviews, vendor selection, and project implementation.
- Make technical and operational decisions related to process performance, troubleshooting, equipment selection, and continuous improvement.
- Own CAPEX and revenue budget planning and monitoring, contract labour management, and work-content estimation using MOST methodology.
- Track emerging paint technology trends and industry best practices to drive innovation, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
