Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer - GPC: In this role, you will lead localization, product transfer, and cost‑optimization projects, while managing end‑to‑end execution to ensure technical feasibility, define assembly concepts, and support smooth production ramp‑up and ramp‑down.

Your Job: Drive localization and cost‑optimization projects in coordination with HQ and Global Industrial Engineering teams using structured project management tools and techniques. Support product relocation and transfer projects, including planning and managing ramp‑up/ramp‑down for series production. Analyze the Festo product portfolio to maximize local content and support plant cost‑saving and excellence initiatives. Develop technology roadmaps to increase in‑house value addition in alignment with Corporate Industrial Engineering. Collaborate with TEC on new development projects such as PDP, EV, and other innovation programs. Work closely with Purchase to evaluate subcontracting and sourcing options, and drive Make‑or‑Buy strategy discussions. Conduct technical feasibility studies, including BOM analysis and understanding manufacturing processes of key components. Provide inputs for costing, NPV calculations, and business case evaluations in coordination with cross‑functional teams. Design assembly line concepts covering layout, space planning, manpower allocation, takt time analysis, and line balancing and oversee implementation with internal equipment and special machine teams. Track project milestones as PMO, support creation of project management standards, and maintain required documentation for ISO and TUV audits.

Our requirement: BE/B.Tech – Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering with 8-10 Years of Experience in handling Projects Strong understanding of Traditional and Agile Project Management methodologies; PMP certification (PMI) is an added advantage. Proficiency in Project Management tools including Business Case/Fact Sheet, Project Charter, Gantt Charts, Stakeholder Analysis, and Risk Analysis. Expertise in MS Project, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel, and Power BI for automation, dashboards, and data visualization. Excellent communication skills with experience working on global, cross‑functional projects. Hands‑on experience with SAP S4/HANA, particularly PP and MM modules; SAP Go‑Live or Key User experience is a plus.