Project Lead - Aftermarket Engineering (Design for Life)

The role | Mission

Within CSO Aftermarket Product Engineering, we are looking for an experienced and driven Project Lead Aftermarket Engineering to support and drive aftermarket engineering activities in India.

In this role, you will lead a broad range of aftermarket engineering initiatives across Product Companies, the regional Distribution Center (ISC) and local suppliers. You will play a key role in improving regional aftermarket support capabilities through localization projects, technical supplier development and engineering support for spare parts and consumables.

Working closely with Product Companies, purchasing, suppliers and aftermarket stakeholders, you will lead complex engineering projects aimed at improving spare parts availability, supply chain resilience and customer support. You will also support the technical implementation of Design for Life initiatives and aftermarket priorities across the product portfolio.

You will work in close collaboration with the regional Product Manager, who is responsible for the aftermarket roadmap and service strategy. While the Product Manager drives the business direction and prioritization, you will focus on the technical implementation and execution of these initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex aftermarket engineering projects related to spare parts, consumables and lifecycle support.
• Support Product Companies in the technical implementation of Design for Life initiatives.
• Work closely with the regional Product Manager to translate aftermarket priorities into engineering actions.
• Drive and coordinate localization initiatives, including supplier identification, technical evaluation, qualification and implementation of localized solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and support for regional spare part availability and supply continuity initiatives.
• Support the regional Distribution Center (ISC) on technical spare part challenges, supplier issues and product related escalations.
• Coordinate reverse engineering, testing and validation activities where required.
• Support supplier discussions, technical evaluations and qualification programs.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex aftermarket engineering topics.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to the Project Engineer.
• Maintain strong alignment with the global Airpower Aftermarket Engineering organization.

What we expect from you

• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience.
• Strong project engineering or project management experience in a technical environment.
• Broad interest in aftermarket engineering, spare parts and product lifecycle support.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Hands-on mindset combined with a structured way of working.
• Fluent in English.

What you can expect

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of technically challenging projects with direct impact on product support, spare parts availability, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, purchasing and aftermarket organizations in a truly international environment.

• A work culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour and integrity.
• Access to Global Job Opportunities as a part of Atlas Copco Group
• Opportunities to grow and develop in connected world
• Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
• New challenges and new learnings with global matrix organization

Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Pune office.