Head - Engineering - Railway Division - Manufacturing

Position: Head - Engineering (Railway Division)

Location: Goa

Role Purpose:

The Head - Engineering will lead the Design & Engineering function for the railway division which manufactures composites and metal fabricated components / Assemblies / sub-systems on turnkey basis. The position is responsible for ensuring successful design, development and industrialization of components / subsystems for railways in compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements. The role will drive engineering excellence, innovation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across railway projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership:

- Lead and manage the Engineering Department for Railway Division.

- Develop engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in Design and process engineering.

- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

- Plan and acquire engineering resources with the specific skill sets for successful execution of projects.

Product Development & Design:

- Lead design and development of railway components, interiors, and structural assemblies.

- Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.

- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, IRIS Standards, EN standards, and railway industry norms.

- Coordinate design validation, prototype development, and product qualification activities.

- Manage engineering deliverables for multiple railway projects.

- Coordinate with customers, consultants, and certification agencies.

- Ensure timely completion of engineering milestones.

- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans.

Manufacturing Engineering:

- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.

- Drive tooling development, process standardization, and automation initiatives.

- Improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

- Support production teams in resolving technical challenges.

Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

- Support audits, customer inspections, and certification activities.

- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for engineering-related issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with Production, Quality, Projects, Procurement, and Business Development teams.

- Support proposal preparation, technical presentations, and customer interactions.

- Drive technology transfer and engineering best practices across the organization.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Composites & metal Manufacturing

- Product Design & Development

- Engineering Project Management

- Composite Materials & Processes

- CAD/CAM Tools

- DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP

- Design Quality

- Root Cause Analysis

- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

- Technical Leadership

- Customer Relationship Management

- Cost Optimization

- Risk Management

Educational Qualification:

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Composite, Bus Body Building or related Engineering discipline.

- M.Tech / MBA preferred.

Experience:

- 20+ years of experience in Engineering and Product Development.

- Minimum 7 years in a leadership role.

- Experience in Railway, Transportation, Bus Body Building with Composite Manufacturing industries preferred.

- Exposure to railway standards, customer specifications, and certification requirements (Indian Railways).

Success Metrics:

- On-time project execution.

- Product quality and customer satisfaction.

- Cost reduction and productivity improvement.

- Engineering innovation and process optimization.

- Team capability development and succession planning.