Project Lead - OEM

We are USA based MNC seeking an experienced Project Lead to manage OEM projects for Rajkot Location. As a Project Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of NPD projects, ensuring timely completion, and meeting quality standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless project execution.

Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Upon conversion of the project and once assigned to the project lead, the project lead must start the working on thoroughly on complete review of entire package. Run the Technical Feasibility Study with cross functioning team.

2. Generate RFI and Declaration.

3. Generate technical data sheet / DFM accounting all required resources to produce assigned component suites to manufacture like tooling, gauges, fixtures, sub-suppliers.

4. Generate PPAP documents and ensure timely submission.

5. Run the capacity analysis, generate realistic timeline, submit, track, report, expedite all NPD projects. Report weekly and monthly basis, also generate special report upon customer requirement. Manage NPD projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely completion and meeting project objectives.

6. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, especially with Quality.

7. Assess the risk, run mitigation plan, plan alternatives, should possess problem solving technic.

8. Maintain relationship with stake holder, suppliers.

9. Travel to different states in India to manage NPD projects, conduct site visits, and meet with stakeholders which will be routine as a part of work.

10. Effectively manage projects remotely, ensuring timely completion and meeting project objectives.

11. Ensure projects are delivered meeting quality standards and complying with company policies and procedures.

12. Maintain robust data update date with integrity and self discipline.

Team work and extend support

13. Support team to identify right supplier, make a visit, audit the supplier, generate evaluation report.

14. Monitor critical production orders, track, report, expedite.

15. Leverage support to team members.

Requirements:

1. BE/Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
2. Proven experience in project management, supplier management, product management, QMS quality attributes, supplier auditing.3. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes like forging, casting, forming, stamping, sintering, machining, etc.

4. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

5. Should possess knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

6. Knowledge of Project management tools like MS Project, Jira, Smart sheet is added advantage.
7. Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to coordinate with teams in India and the USA.8. Willingness to travel frequently to supplier locations across India.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹668,218.28 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• 2 Wheeler Driving Licence (Preferred)

Location:

• Rajkot, Gujarat (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/08/2025