About the role
Lead the complete harness manufacturing operations at our flagship plant, driving
process excellence, customer satisfaction, and team performance across all major automotive
harness projects.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of harness design, development, validation, and production
- Interface with automotive OEM customers for technical queries and project execution
- Manage a cross-functional team across production, quality, and R&
- Optimize production processes to reduce cycle time and improve quality
- Oversee PPAP, APQP, and ISO/TS 16949 documentation
- Monitor project milestones, delivery timelines, and team KPIs
- Collaborate with the SCM team for component planning and vendor development
- Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma)
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance at all stages
- Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers and supervisors
Requirements
- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in cable harness design and manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of wiring diagrams, schematics, and harness routing tools
- Experience with ISO/TS 16949, PPAP, and IATF audits
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Leadership mindset with team-building ability