Roles & Responsibilities:

• Translate user requirements into functional and technical concepts.
• Provide advanced technical solutions and lead project teams.
• Innovate solutions for manufacturing challenges and optimize processes.
• Conduct plant assessments and define customer requirements (DOU/SOW).
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs/RFIs and vendor quotes.
• Develop proposals and support project acquisition efforts.
• Coordinate with offshore and vendor teams.
• Conduct project and management status reviews.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term engagement.
• Travel as required for project execution.

Skills Required:

General:

• Project management and end-to-end automation project execution.
• Proposal preparation, estimation, and customer/vendor management.
• Offshore coordination and plant assessments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Business development and sales coordination.

Technical:

• Experience in manufacturing and process automation.
• Knowledge of custom-engineered solutions, assembly line automation, and control systems.
• Expertise in robotics, collaborative robots, and automation cell integration.
• Understanding of low-cost automation, fixture design, SPM, and testing machines.
• Familiarity with OT communication protocols and lean manufacturing practices.
• Industry experience in Truck & Off-Highway Manufacturing (other industries are a plus).

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Experience: 4-5 years