VP of Engineering and Advanced Technologies - Components Business

About Tata Electronics

Tata Electronics is a greenfield initiative under the Tata Group, focused on establishing a globally competitive Components Engineering business. The company specializes in delivering premium components and products to top-tier global clients by leveraging scalable, precision manufacturing combined with deep engineering expertise, all guided by Tata's core principles of Trust, Excellence, and Responsibility.

Role Summary

The organization seeks a seasoned engineering executive to oversee technical, operational, and human resources leadership across Components Engineering manufacturing operations. The role demands ownership of engineering strategy, high-quality execution, and capability augmentation. It requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business units to achieve world-class operational outcomes at scale. This senior position balances strategic leadership with on-the-ground involvement, driving results via team management, implementing effective systems, and enforcing disciplined processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct engineering results across assigned manufacturing domains, ensuring alignment with business goals related to quality, cost-efficiency, delivery, and scalability.
• Develop and implement the engineering roadmap focusing on enhancing process capabilities, boosting yields, and reinforcing operational stability.
• Serve as the technical leader and escalation contact point for complex manufacturing and quality-related issues.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to maintain stable mass production, swiftly address issues, and foster continual improvements.
• Implement structured problem-solving approaches to mitigate chronic losses, resolve customer complaints, and manage operational risks.
• Oversee rigorous governance concerning process changes, new product introduction (NPI) readiness, validation procedures, and comprehensive documentation.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop dynamic engineering teams emphasizing a strong ownership culture.
• Establish clear priorities, performance benchmarks, and succession planning for engineering personnel.
• Promote a workplace culture grounded in accountability, safety, teamwork, and ongoing learning.
• Collaborate extensively with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, NPI, and Business stakeholders to ensure harmonized execution.
• Facilitate customer interactions, audits, and technical evaluations, reinforcing trust in Tata Electronics' Components Engineering strengths.
• Engage with suppliers and partners for technical assessments, certifications, and advances.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, safety guidelines, and legal standards.
• Champion audit preparedness and address systemic issues within Components Engineering operations.
• Review operational metrics regularly and lead management discussions grounded in data analytics.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of Component Engineering processes.
• Expertise in fixture design and precision CNC machining techniques.
• Experience with automation technologies and integration in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in anodizing and chemical processing methods.
• Skilled in tool room management and mold design/manufacturing.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, or related fields.
• Advanced certifications and familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies are favorable.

Professional Experience

• Extensive leadership background in Components Engineering, electronics manufacturing, OEM/ODM sectors, or precision manufacturing settings.
• Proven success in managing teams, scaling manufacturing operations, and achieving measurable enhancements in yield, quality, costs, or operational productivity.
• Experience operating within high-volume, high-variety production environments is highly desirable.

Leadership Skills

• Exceptional people management ability to motivate, coach, and enforce accountability.
• Capable of strategic vision paired with hands-on execution.
• Customer-oriented, analytical, and achievement-focused mindset.
• Adaptable to dynamic, fast-expanding, and transformation-heavy settings.