AME & Project Leader

Job Title: AME Leader & Project Leader – Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Role Overview

The AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) Leader & Project Leader is a strategic manufacturing leadership role responsible for driving plant transformation, digitalization, new product industrialization, and capital project execution .

The role provides end-to-end leadership across strategy, technology, operations, and execution , acting as the Plant Operations Lead for New Product Development (NPD) while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction .

This position plays a critical role in enabling Industry adoption, facility expansion, productivity improvements, and cross-functional alignment in a complex industrial manufacturing environment.

Strategic Scope & Impact

• Lead plant-wide strategic initiatives including footprint optimization, capacity expansion, and asset utilization
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• Drive Industry and digital transformation roadmap
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• Oversee new product industrialization and manufacturing readiness
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• Own Capex strategy, facility creation, and infrastructure upgrades (> $5M)
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• Enable operational excellence across ETO, MTO, and MTS manufacturing models
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• Influence global and regional manufacturing strategy through technology and process innovation
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Key Accountabilities

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1. Plant Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

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• Lead execution of high-impact transformation programs across manufacturing operations
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• Drive global/regional footprint projects and efficiency improvements
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• Champion operational excellence and long-term plant competitiveness
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• Act as central AME leader coordinating site-wide engineering initiatives
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2. Industry & Digital Manufacturing

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• Lead implementation of Industry solutions (IoT, MES, automation, connected shopfloor)
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• Drive digitalization of processes including real-time monitoring and advanced analytics
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• Implement predictive maintenance and digital performance tracking systems
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• Develop smart factory capabilities and data-driven decision culture
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3. New Product Development (NPD) & Industrialization

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• Act as Plant Operations Lead for NPD , ensuring full production readiness
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• Lead transition from design to scalable manufacturing
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• Ensure deployment of:
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• DFM/DFA
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• DFT
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• Design standardization
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• 3P & Barashi
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• Deliver on-time, cost-effective, high-quality product launches
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4. Technology Deployment & Manufacturing Excellence

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• Identify and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions
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• Lead introduction of new processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment
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• Benchmark global best practices and build technology roadmap
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5. Process Improvement & Shopfloor Excellence

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• Drive continuous process improvements across manufacturing operations
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• Develop and embed standard work practices
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• Provide hands-on support to resolve daily operator assembly and test issues
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• Implement innovative, cost-effective Kaizen solutions
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• Improve ergonomics, cycle time, and operator productivity
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6. Quality, Poka-Yoke & Customer Focus

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• Implement Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) systems to eliminate defects
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• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC)
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• Drive customer complaint resolution with sustainable corrective actions
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• Improve first-pass yield, field performance, and customer satisfaction
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7. Capex, Facility Development & Infrastructure

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• Own and manage Capex planning and execution (> $5M)
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• Lead:
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• New facility creation and expansions
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• Facility modifications and upgrade projects
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• Production line setup and layout optimization
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• Ensure structured governance through stage-gate and control processes
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8. Test Cell Development & Validation

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• Lead test cell setup, validation, and upgrades
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• Ensure compliance with product performance, validation, and regulatory requirements
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• Integrate test infrastructure with digital data systems
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9. Compliance, Validation & EHS

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• Ensure process validation and regulatory compliance
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• Drive Zero Harm safety culture and EHS excellence
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• Support sustainability initiatives aligned with long-term goals
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10. Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation

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• Lead Lean initiatives using:
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• Value Stream Mapping
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• Kaizen
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• Standard Work
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• Visual Management
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• Structured problem solving
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• Drive improvements in productivity, cost, quality, and delivery
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11. Product & Manufacturing Model Expertise

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• Operate effectively across:
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• Engineered-to-Order (ETO)
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• Make-to-Order (MTO)
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• Make-to-Stock (MTS)
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• Align manufacturing and supply chain strategies based on product complexity and demand variability
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• Enable seamless integration across mixed production environments
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12. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

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• Lead and develop 20+ team members (direct: 5+)
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• Drive collaboration across:
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• Supply Chain
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• Production
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• Quality
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• NPD Teams
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• EHS
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• Ensure alignment toward plant and business objectives
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• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and teamwork
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• Lead change management and transformation initiatives
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related field
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• 15+ years of experience in AME / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Operations
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• 5+ years in plant operations or manufacturing leadership role
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Experience Requirements

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• Industry & Digital Transformation
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• Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
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• Capex & Facility Project Execution
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• Quality Systems & Customer Complaint Resolution
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• Experience in ETO / MTO / MTS manufacturing environments
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• APICS or equivalent certification preferred
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Key Competencies

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• Strategic thinking with execution excellence
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• Strong leadership and people development
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• Stakeholder & change management expertise
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• Financial and business acumen
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• Digital manufacturing & analytics capability
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• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
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• Proven ability to drive transformation at scale
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Role Scope

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• Reports to: Plant Manager
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• Team Size: 10+ (Direct: 3+)
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• Budget Responsibility: >$5 Million/ anum
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• Travel: ~10 to 15%
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• Role Type: Strategic and operational manufacturing leadership role
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Key Stakeholders

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• Plant Leadership & Functional Heads
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• Regional & Global Operations Teams
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• Supply Chain, Quality, HR, Finance
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• Suppliers, Technology Partners, External Agencies
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• Government and Regulatory Authorities