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Lead Production Engineer - Automotive Components

WhatJobs Direct
Full Timelead
INPosted April 15, 2026

Job Description

As a Lead Production Engineer at our client's advanced manufacturing facility in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN, you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational excellence and efficiency within the production lines, specifically focusing on automotive components. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality output, and leading a team of skilled engineers and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement new production technologies
  • Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root cause analysis
  • Implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste
  • Engage in capacity planning, production scheduling, and new product introduction processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Foster a culture of innovation
  • Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline is mandatory
  • Master's degree or relevant certifications will be an advantage
  • Proven experience in the automotive manufacturing sector is highly desirable

This position demands strong leadership capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams such as quality assurance, R&D, and supply chain. You will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and contribute to shaping the future of automotive component production in a challenging yet rewarding environment. As a Lead Production Engineer at our client's advanced manufacturing facility in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN, you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational excellence and efficiency within the production lines, specifically focusing on automotive components. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality output, and leading a team of skilled engineers and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement new production technologies
  • Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root cause analysis
  • Implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste
  • Engage in capacity planning, production scheduling, and new product introduction processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Foster a culture of innovation
  • Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline is mandatory
  • Master's degree or relevant certifications will be an advantage
  • Proven experience in the automotive manufacturing sector is highly desirable

This position demands strong leadership capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams such as quality assurance, R&D, and supply chain. You will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and contribute to shaping the future of automotive component production in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

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