Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Job Purpose

Lead end-to-end Motor & Drivetrain manufacturing operations for an EV 3-Wheeler and 4-Wheeler business, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Productivity targets while driving operational excellence, team development, process improvements, capacity enhancement and digital transformation initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations of Motor & Drivetrain production lines and ensure achievement of SQCDP targets.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Production Officers and shop-floor personnel, ensuring capability building and succession readiness.
• Drive production planning and execution for Auto Winding, Coil Manufacturing, Connection, VPI, Baking, Motor Assembly, Gearbox Assembly, Differential Assembly and End-of-Line testing processes.
• Ensure process adherence and continuous improvement of manufacturing parameters related to winding quality, motor performance, assembly accuracy, testing reliability and NVH characteristics.
• Lead manpower planning, shift management, resource allocation and capacity planning to support current and future production requirements.
• Own and improve OEE, FPY, throughput, cycle time, productivity, rejection, rework and line efficiency metrics.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Line Balancing, Work Study, MOST, VSM, Poka-Yoke, 5S and waste elimination initiatives.
• Lead RCA and CAPA using 8D, PDCA, PFMEA, SPC and MSA methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership for motor manufacturing processes including winding technologies, insulation systems, electrical testing, EOL validation, NVH analysis and drivetrain assembly.
• Drive automation, MES implementation, digitization and Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve traceability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain and NPD teams for product launches and engineering changes.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, EHS, statutory requirements, customer standards and audit requirements.
• Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies focused on scalability, cost optimization, technology adoption and world-class manufacturing practices.

Experience

15 to 20 years.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

B.E Mechanical / Electrical / Production

General Requirements

• Motor Manufacturing & Winding Processes
• Drivetrain & Gear Assembly
• NVH Testing & Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
• Capacity & Manpower Planning
• OEE Improvement & Productivity Enhancement
• Quality Tools (PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, RCA)
• SAP/ERP & MES Systems
• Automation & Industry 4.0
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.

Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.