Staff Mechanical Engineer Automotive
Cummins India • Pune • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
As Cummins India scales its Pune operations, the Engineering & Manufacturing practice is onboarding an accomplished Staff Mechanical Engineer Automotive. Based in Pune, you will take direct ownership of cross-departmental coordination, resource scheduling, and SLA governance and drive measurable improvements across first-pass quality yield, resource utilization, and zero process escalations.
This charter requires 3 to 6 years of progressive experience, combining deep domain fluency in Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning with disciplined execution via Advanced Excel & MIS Dashboards and Workflow & Ticketing Systems. You will interface directly with finance controllers, quality assurance auditors, and customer delivery pods to ensure every milestone meets Cummins India's quality bar.
The Staff Mechanical Engineer Automotive position at Cummins India (Pune) carries an annual CTC range of ₹9L – ₹15L per annum (approx. ₹75,000 – ₹1,25,000 per month gross), benchmarked to experienced professional standards in Engineering & Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead comprehensive plant manufacturing operations, production planning, and machine capacity utilization for Cummins India.
- 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
- 3 to 6 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 end-to-end operational workflow execution and process standardization within Engineering & Manufacturing teams in Pune or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Advanced Excel & MIS Dashboards and Workflow & Ticketing Systems, 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: ₹9L - ₹15L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 3 - 6 Years (Mid Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹9 Lakhs and ₹15 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹75,000 – ₹1,25,000/month) based on interview performance, Plant Operations & TPM & Kaizen depth, and 3 to 6 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Cummins India.
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 Staff 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 Cummins India's Engineering & Manufacturing unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Cummins India — Company Profile & Details
Cummins India 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 cross-departmental coordination, resource scheduling, and SLA governance, Cummins India partners with finance controllers, quality assurance auditors, and customer delivery pods to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for experienced professional professionals.
Industry / Practice: Engineering & Manufacturing • Regional Hub: Pune, India, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Staff Mechanical Engineer Automotive at Cummins India
- 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 3 to 6 years of progressive experience and availability for the Pune (Onsite) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Cummins India's Engineering & Manufacturing hiring panel focused on vendor performance reconciliations, quality audit logs, and escalation resolutions and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Cummins India leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Pune, and the ₹9L – ₹15L / yr compensation package.