The Vice President – Engineering and Manufacturing is a key executive role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership over the company’s engineering and manufacturing functions. This includes product development support, process engineering, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and lean transformation initiatives. The VP will ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and scalable production while fostering innovation and maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Strategic Leadership:
Define and execute the engineering and manufacturing strategy aligned with business objectives.
Drive cross-functional integration of design, process, and production to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
Engineering Oversight:
Oversee mechanical, electrical, process, and industrial engineering teams to support manufacturing needs and new product development.
Lead design for manufacturability (DFM), value engineering, and continuous improvement of product design.
Manufacturing Operations:
Manage day-to-day operations across manufacturing facilities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to production schedules.
Monitor KPIs like throughput, yield, downtime, scrap rates, and cost per unit to drive performance.
Process & Technology Innovation:
Champion process automation, digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0), and advanced production technologies.
Lead evaluation and implementation of new systems such as MES, ERP integrations, and smart factory tools.
Quality & Compliance:
Ensure product quality and reliability through robust QMS, regulatory compliance, and supplier quality programs.
Lead efforts to maintain ISO, ASME, or customer-specific certifications as required.
Lean & Continuous Improvement:
Deploy Lean Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and reduce costs.
Embed a culture of operational excellence across engineering and manufacturing units.
Team Development & Culture:
Lead and mentor senior engineers, plant managers, and technical teams.
Foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
CapEx and Budgeting:
Plan and manage capital investments for plant upgrades, tooling, and capacity expansions.
Drive cost optimization while maintaining product integrity and service levels.
Engineering & Design Support for Manufacturing
Production Optimization & Plant Operations
Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement
Digital Transformation & Smart Factory Integration
Cross-Functional Collaboration (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain)
Strategic Capacity Planning & Capital Projects
Strong grasp of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, assembly, fabrication, automation).
Expertise in engineering principles and product lifecycle management (PLM).
Visionary leadership with the ability to translate technical strategy into business impact.
Skilled at leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
Experience managing complex engineering and manufacturing budgets and CapEx projects.
Data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Champion of innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate with C-suite executives, customers, and suppliers.
Education:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
M.E., MBA, or Master's in Engineering Management or Operations (preferred)
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred)
PMP, CMfgE, or equivalent certifications (optional but valuable)
Experience:
20+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing leadership roles
At least 10 years in a senior executive capacity managing multi-site operations