Dy. Manager - Engine Assembly & Testing
Mahindra Group · Posted Sep 28
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
Zaheerabad, Zaheerabad-FD, INFull-timeOnsiteMid Level3–7 years₹9.0L–₹16.0L yearly88 applicants
ConglomerateAutomotiveFarm EquipmentInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesPublic Company
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About the role
Mahindra & Mahindra's tractor manufacturing operations at Zaheerabad cover engine assembly and testing for agricultural machinery and heavy-duty engines. The role operates within the manufacturing function, focused on assembly line productivity, cost control, quality and SPR performance across engine models on the Mahindra Tractors line. The Deputy Manager leads the assembly manufacturing team, manages PQCDSM metrics and manpower deployment, conducts gap analyses, and coordinates cross-functionally on new product introductions and mass production setups.
What you will do
- Implementing robust cost control measures focused on enhancing line productivity to minimize scrap, consumables, and manpower expenses while ensuring adherence to departmental budgets through careful planning and continuous monitoring.
- Achieving and maintaining SPR (Standard Performance Rate) improvements exceeding 90%, coupled with comprehensive defects data analysis to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures that elevate product quality and process reliability.
- Leading the Assembly manufacturing team by fostering a collaborative environment focused on controlling PQCDSM (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale) metrics, thereby ensuring timely delivery of products aligned with production plans.
- Coordinating cross-functionally with internal departments, external partners, and vendors to drive process improvements and facilitate smooth implementation of new product introductions and mass production setups.
- Ensuring compliance with the scheduled training programs for both workers and staff, promoting upskilling initiatives that address evolving production demands and quality standards.
- Managing daily manpower deployment effectively by proactively resolving conflicts and fostering a motivated, inspired workforce.
- You will regularly review the performance of your team members, offering constructive feedback and supporting their professional growth.
- Conducting gap analyses to diagnose production losses, quality deviations, and equipment breakdowns, and formulating action plans to address these issues systematically.
- Overseeing synchronization of parts across different engine models, particularly focusing on JD with Bullet Points in Mahindra Tractors line, to optimize assembly line efficiency and product consistency.
Skills used in this role
Engine assemblyEngine testingLean manufacturingCost controlQuality managementSupply chain coordinationGap analysisDefect analysisContinuous improvementProcess improvementTeam leadershipManpower planningStakeholder communicationPQCDSMSPR
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- In addition to formal education, candidates demonstrating ongoing professional development, certifications related to manufacturing excellence, quality management, or lean production methodologies will be highly valued.
- We encourage applicants who have supplemented their academic credentials with practical internships or project experience within the manufacturing or automotive sectors, reflecting a commitment to applying theoretical knowledge in real-world environments.
- A minimum of 3 years and up to 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing environments, specifically within engine assembly, testing, or related production functions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-volume production settings, embracing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience in operational planning, cost control, quality management, and supply chain coordination, highlighting versatility across the production lifecycle.
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with departments such as quality assurance, procurement, logistics, and engineering design to ensure smooth product introduction and process optimization.
- Proven expertise in cost reduction strategies, including waste minimization across scrap, consumables, and manpower allocation, coupled with success in adhering to and managing departmental budgets.
- Strong analytical capability to drive SPR improvements above 90%, with hands-on experience in defect data analysis and developing countermeasures that lead to measurable quality enhancements.
- Competency in leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve PQCDSM benchmarks, supporting both performance and morale, and ensuring delivery schedules are met with high quality standards.
- Familiarity with new product development cycles and mass production rollouts, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions and scalability.
- Demonstrated ability in conducting thorough gap analyses focused on production losses, quality deficiencies, and equipment downtime, with a track record of implementing sustainable solutions.
- Experience with synchronization of parts management across different engine models, particularly within the context of complex assembly lines for agricultural machinery or similar heavy-duty engines.
- Command of leadership competencies such as strategic business orientation, sustainability focus, customer-centric approaches, innovation-driven transformation, and result-oriented execution excellence, as evidenced by prior accomplishments.
Preferred qualifications
- Preferred Industries: Manufacturing
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
AM
Anand Mahindra
Chairman
AS
Anish Shah
Group CEO & Managing Director
AB
Amarjyoti Barua
Group Chief Financial Officer
MK
Mohit Kapoor
Group Chief Technology Officer
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