Engineering Head

Engineering Industrial Cylinder System Plan and align departmental engineering goals with broader business objectives, ensuring that engineering contributions are aligned with long term strategic vision of the organization Implement engineering process standardization at both the part and the product levels, aiming to reduce lead times, lower costs, and drive operational efficiency Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the identification and implementation of improvement areas, fostering a culture focused on enhancing quality, productivity, and cost savings Establish systematic review processes to ensure the delivery of error free designs, minimizing defects and reworks while meeting customer expectations for quality Identify and address areas of improvement in product designs based on internal and external complaints, developing preventive measures or improved designs that enhance both operational and product performance Operational excellence and quality management Ensure achievement of key performance indicators for quality delivery and cost (Q, D,C), developing processes that strike a balance between high performance, cost efficiency and timely delivery Define and delegate departmental targets to individual team members, ensuring that their efforts align with the organizations overall goals and contribute to the success of engineering projects Promote quality assurance practices by regularly reviewing engineering designs and deliverables to guarantee that products meet customer specifications and industry standards without errors Implement cost reduction and lead time optimization strategies, focusing on standardizing processes and driving operational excellence to maintain competitive market position Drive the adoption of continuous improvement programs to consistently enhance engineering productivity, improve quality, and reduce costs within operational workflows Customer and stakeholder engagement Facilitate effective collaboration with cross functional teams and external customers ensuring alignment between engineering outputs and project goals to meet customer expectations Manage key stakeholders and customer relationships throughout project life cycles, ensuring clear communication, alignment on expectations and timely delivery of engineering solutions Conduct regular reviews of customer feedback and complaints, using these insights to refine engineering processes and improve customer satisfaction through enhanced product performance Ensure milestone achievement in customer satisfaction by managing stakeholder expectations, driving timely project delivery and maintaining open lines of communication with all involved parties Promote a customer centric mindset within the engineering team by aligning project outputs with customer needs and consistently striving to deliver high quality value driven solutions Leadership and administrative management Oversee departmental administration, ensuring efficient daily operations, resource allocation and compliance with both organizational policies and industry regulations Implement robust review mechanisms for both internal and external projects to maintain high standards of execution and delivery, ensuring that all engineering activities are aligned with business priorities Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvements by regularly assessing departmental performance, driving operational improvements and aligning team efforts with organizational KPIs Lead by example, encouraging accountability and transparency in decision making processes, fostering A-Team environment innovation and engineering excellence are prioritized Team management and development Lead and manage the engineering team by planning and securing team related KPI's within set timelines to meet both organizational goals and customer satisfaction targets effectively Recruit, develop, and retain talent by implementing skill matrix analysis and leading upskilling and reskilling programs, ensuring team adaptability and continuous improvement Foster diverse and inclusive environment by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to create a team that thrives on collaboration and diverse perspectives Encourage positive leadership by promoting a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and continuous feedback, driving engagement and personal development within the team Promote a culture of simplicity and agility within the teams to enhance decision making speed, optimize processes, and allow for flexible responses to evolving project requirements Development of Industrial Cylinder Systems Ensure Product series support to different location / s Performance Test Support Global support for Hydraulic cylinder product simulation and calculation development Support and Co-ordinate Development of new future technologies Qualifications Essential Qualification : Degree in B.E. with specialization in mechanical or production 12 to 15 years of relevant work experience in design, engineering and application of Hydraulics system