Senior Mechanical Engineer Automotive Specialist
Tata Motors • Pune • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
Join Tata Motors in Pune as a Senior Mechanical Engineer Automotive Specialist within the Engineering & Manufacturing division. This Full-time position is structured for a mid-senior level practitioner ready to lead vendor and field partner alignment, quality audits, and cost control and deliver capacity utilization plans, shift/workflow schedules, and throughput reports.
This charter requires 5 to 10 years of progressive experience, combining deep domain fluency in Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning with disciplined execution via Workflow & Ticketing Systems and Quality & Compliance Checklists. You will interface directly with regional operations heads, vendor partners, and field execution teams to ensure every milestone meets Tata Motors's quality bar.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer Automotive Specialist position at Tata Motors (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 Tata Motors.
- 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 cross-departmental coordination, resource scheduling, and SLA governance within Engineering & Manufacturing teams in Pune or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Workflow & Ticketing Systems and Quality & Compliance Checklists, 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, Process Optimization
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 Tata Motors.
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 Senior Mechanical Engineer Automotive Specialist 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 Tata Motors's Engineering & Manufacturing unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Tata Motors — Company Profile & Details
Tata Motors 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 vendor and field partner alignment, quality audits, and cost control, Tata Motors partners with regional operations heads, vendor partners, and field execution teams 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer Automotive Specialist at Tata Motors
- 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 Tata Motors's Engineering & Manufacturing hiring panel focused on capacity utilization plans, shift/workflow schedules, and throughput reports and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Tata Motors leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Pune, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.