Manager - CME (Paint)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables About the Role Lead the greenfield establishment of a world-class automotive paint shop from concept to SOP. The role is responsible for engineering design, supplier selection, project execution, installation, commissioning, quality ramp-up and achievement of production targets. Key Responsibilities Lead overall paint shop project execution including scope, budget, schedule and stakeholder management. Define capacity requirements and future expansion strategies. Develop layouts for Pretreatment, ED, Sealer, Primer, Base Coat, Clear Coat, Oven and Wax systems. Finalize technical specifications for paint booths, robots, conveyors, ovens, utility systems, and environmental systems. Drive RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, technical reviews, and contract finalization. Lead design reviews, FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities. Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, automation and utility readiness. Establish paint process standards, SOPs, PFMEA, Control Plans and quality systems. Support trial builds, PPAP readiness and production launch. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements. Preferred Industries Manufacturing Manufacturing and Pr Education Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Electrical or Automobile Engineering. M.Tech or Project Management certification preferred. General Experience 12-18 years in automotive manufacturing engineering. Minimum 7 years in Paint Shop project implementation or operations. At least one greenfield or major brownfield paint shop project completed. Experience with global paint shop suppliers and automation integrators preferred. Critical Experience Required Technical Expertise Automotive paint shop engineering and operations. PT/ED process technology. Robotic painting and automation systems. Paint chemistry and coating technologies. Conveyor systems, skids and material handling. Industrial ovens and curing technologies. HVAC, air balancing and paint booth systems. Waste water treatment, sludge handling, and VOC management. CapEx planning and project controls. System Generated Core Skills Performance Monitoring Conveyor Systems Pneumatics Hydraulics Costing Work Estimation Process Knowledge - Assembly Industrial Engineering Project Management QC Tools Kaizen QC Story Root Cause Analysis Equipment Management Equipment Maintenance Product Knowledge -Vehicle System Product Knowledge - Aggregates Fixtures Statistical Analysis Tools Process Improvement Method Study & Work Measurement Line Balancing Ergonomics Resource Management Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001 - Quality Management System Generated Secondary Skills