Engineering Project Manager

Title : Engineering Project Manager

Department: Operations

Location : Pune

Reports To : Head-Automotive & Industry India and Operations Head- South Asia

Company Profile
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and manufacturing industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, manufactures in 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for
customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and manufacturing industries. With more than 33000 employees, the company generated annual sales of CHF 11.24 Billion in 2023.

Sika in India
In India, the company started its operations in 1985 and was known as Qualcrete India Limited. In 1987, Qualcrete India Limited forged an alliance with Sika AG, Switzerland and was renamed as Sika Qualcrete Limited. In 2002, Sika AG, Switzerland acquired 100% stake in the company and since then the company has been rechristened as Sika India Pvt. Ltd, a whole owned subsidiary of Sika AG. Sika India Automotive and Industry delivers innovative solutions to the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers in automotive OEM, commercial vehicles, automotive aftermarket, marine vessels, renewable energy, sandwich panels, industrial equipment, HVAC, home and commercial appliances, modular building, facades and fenestration. Sika India services direct customers and distributors and stay close to them via the central sales & marketing office in Pune, and a Pan India sales team presence. Target and scope of the position
Lead the engineering projects of Sika India Automotive & Industry directly reporting to Head-Automotive & Industry India and Operations Head South Asia

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Implement the new master plan for the operations of Sika India- Automotive & Industry.
2. Lead the factory investment projects from definition to start of production.
3. Communicate and liaise with Corporate and APAC Regional engineering team regarding the projects.
4. Select and manage local suppliers regarding the design, construction, installation, and commissioning of the projects.
5. Ensure the smooth execution of the projects following defined timeline, budget, and safety.
6. Ensure a smooth start of production of the new equipment and production lines.
7. Propose and implement additional operation efficiency improvements to the management both in existing Chakan Plant and new proposed plant.

Qualifications/Experience:
1. Professional who brings up engineering project experience in manufacturing industry. Min. 10 years of experience are required.
2. An Experience on factory investment project or factory greenfield project would be a plus. An experience in a multinational environment would be a plus.
3. Graduated from a reputable university with a bachelor or a Master at minimum.
4. Chemical engineering or Mechanical engineering major would be preferred.
5. You have fluent English skills and can communicate a technical conversation by English.
6. Knowledge on factory design and process design would be a plus.
7. Experienced with Project Management Process and Tools would be a plus.
8. Knowledge on LEAN and Kaizen methodologies would be a plus.

Competencies
Behavioural
• You are proactive, focus and target oriented.
• You have good computer skills.
• You have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.