Principal Mechanical Engineer Automotive
L&T Heavy Engineering • Pune • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
Join L&T Heavy Engineering in Pune as a Principal Mechanical Engineer Automotive within the Engineering & Manufacturing division. This Full-time position is structured for a mid-senior level practitioner ready to lead high-impact client and executive stakeholder charters and deliver cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks.
In day-to-day execution, the Principal Mechanical Engineer Automotive partners closely with C-suite executives, practice heads, and global enterprise clients to translate quarterly business priorities into cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks. You will leverage OKR Governance Frameworks and Financial Modeling & Forecasting alongside core competencies in Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing to maintain high operational rigor.
The Principal Mechanical Engineer Automotive position at L&T Heavy Engineering (Pune) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Engineering & Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead comprehensive plant manufacturing operations, production planning, and machine capacity utilization for L&T Heavy Engineering.
- Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles across all shop floors.
- Direct plant maintenance, supply chain coordination, equipment uptime, and safety (EHS) compliance.
- Manage plant P&L, operational budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx), and headcount optimization.
- Lead new product industrialization (NPI/NPD), tooling readiness, and SOP milestone gate reviews.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5 to 10 years of verified leadership experience in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial plant operations.
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Automobile Engineering (MBA or Six Sigma Black Belt is an advantage).
- Demonstrated expertise in OEE improvement, IATF 16949 quality benchmarks, and plant workforce management.
- Strong commercial acumen, budget oversight, and leadership presence.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance within Engineering & Manufacturing teams in Pune or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, OKR Governance Frameworks and Financial Modeling & Forecasting, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE Optimization, Safety Compliance, Executive Leadership
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, Plant Operations & TPM & Kaizen depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at L&T Heavy Engineering.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Health & Family Insurance • Company Plant Transport Facility • Executive Performance Bonus • Subsidized Executive Cafeteria • Gratuity & PF
Work Location & Regional Hub — Pune (Onsite)
This Principal Mechanical Engineer Automotive opening is based in Pune, India under a Onsite work arrangement. Candidates located in Pune or willing to operate from the Pune regional corridor will collaborate directly with L&T Heavy Engineering's Engineering & Manufacturing unit during standard Indian business hours.
About L&T Heavy Engineering — Company Profile & Details
L&T Heavy Engineering is a verified employer operating within the Engineering & Manufacturing and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Pune, India. Known for structured execution across high-impact client and executive stakeholder charters, L&T Heavy Engineering partners with C-suite executives, practice heads, and global enterprise clients to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Engineering & Manufacturing • Regional Hub: Pune, India, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Principal Mechanical Engineer Automotive at L&T Heavy Engineering
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Pune (Onsite) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with L&T Heavy Engineering's Engineering & Manufacturing hiring panel focused on cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with L&T Heavy Engineering leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Pune, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.