Technical Centre Head

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Technical Head will provide leadership in the technical aspects of manufacturing focusing on plastic injection molding / Extrusion tool design process optimization and quality assurance for automotive interior/exterior components. This role ensures the adoption of advanced technologies adherence to OEM standards (IATF PPAP) and improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy: Lead the technical department setting the roadmap for manufacturing excellence process innovation and cost-saving projects.

Process Optimization: Oversee injection molding & extrusion operations to reduce scrap optimize cycle times and improve OEE.

Tooling Management: Lead mold trials tool validation and design for manufacturability (DFM).

New Product Development (NPD): Manage the technical development of new parts ensuring compliance with OEM quality requirements.

Quality Compliance: Ensure all products meet IATF 16949 ISO SPC and Cp/Cpk standards.

Troubleshooting: Provide expert technical support for complex process failures material behavior issues and quality defects.

Team Management: Train mentor and lead technicians and engineers in toolroom production and quality departments

Technical Skills:
o Deep knowledge of engineering plastics (PVC ABS PP PC).
o Expertise in molding / extrusion machine operation.
o Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (UG NX CATIA AutoCAD) and mold flow analysis.
o Knowledge of automation robotic arms and painting/plating technologies.

Core Competencies: Strong leadership troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing 5S Kaizen and Six Sigma.
Job Description
Minimum Education Minimum/Specific Experience 10 - 15 years
Skills & Competencies Technical Proficiency
Polymer Processing Methods
Process design
Salary Range 12 to 18 LPA