Engineering Head – Auto Parts (MFPD)

Key Responsibilities

1. Product & Process Engineering

• Lead design development and validation of auto components manufactured through MFPD / press forming processes
• Ensure feasibility of designs with respect to tooling dies material selection and press capacity
• Drive DFMEA PFMEA APQP PPAP and Control Plans
• Support new product development from concept to SOP

2. Tooling & Die Development

• Oversee die design die trials and die optimization
• Coordinate with tool room die makers and external vendors
• Ensure reduction in die try-outs rework and downtime

3. Manufacturing Support & Process Improvement

• Optimize press shop processes for productivity yield and cycle time
• Drive cost reduction scrap reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Implement Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and Six Sigma practices
• Resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues

4. Quality & Customer Interface

• Ensure compliance with OEM standards and automotive quality systems (IATF 16949)
• Act as the technical interface with customers for design reviews engineering changes and audits
• Lead root cause analysis for customer complaints and field issues

5. Project Management

• Lead new program launches within defined timelines and budgets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Production Quality SCM Maintenance)
• Monitor project milestones risks and resource allocation

6. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop the engineering team (design process tooling)
• Build strong technical capability and succession planning
• Set KPIs and review performance regularly

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of MFPD / Press Forming / Sheet Metal processes
• Experience with BIW or structural auto components
• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA / NX / AutoCAD)
• Deep understanding of dies presses materials (HSLA CR steel aluminum)
• Knowledge of GD&T tolerance stack-up and validation methods

Managerial & Behavioral Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and customer-handling skills
• Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in fast-paced automotive environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New product launch adherence (Cost Quality Delivery)
• Scrap & rejection reduction
• Tooling & die performance
• Customer satisfaction and audit scores
• Engineering cost savings