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