Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Cintal, Inc. is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries. They are seeking a highly experienced Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering to lead and scale their Manufacturing Engineering vertical across global markets, managing P&L and driving customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the global strategy for the Manufacturing Engineering vertical
• Identify market expansion opportunities across India, EU, and USA
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, and lean transformation
• Align vertical objectives with overall company growth and profitability goals
• Own and manage full profit and loss accountability for the vertical
• Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization
• Build and manage annual budgets, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with international customers
• Lead commercial discussions including proposals, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations
• Ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnership development
• Lead large, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teams
• Ensure high-quality project delivery, on-time execution, and operational efficiency
• Establish best practices in manufacturing engineering processes and delivery frameworks
• Drive performance metrics, utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise in: Manufacturing process engineering, Tooling & fixture design, Production line setup & optimization, Automation & robotics, Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Cost reduction and value engineering
• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing global teams
• Strengthen leadership bench strength within the vertical
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer excellence
• Domestic and international travel is required to support customers and global teams

Requirements:

• Master's degree+ in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 15–20 years of experience in one or more of the following industries (mandatory): Heavy engineering, Earth moving equipment, Automotive, Industrial equipment
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate in a global matrix organization
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Proven experience managing large, multi-location engineering teams
• Significant international customer interaction experience
• Demonstrated P&L or revenue responsibility
• Strong executive presence and leadership maturity
• Deep expertise in Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Production line design, setup, balancing, and optimization
• Tooling & fixture design and validation
• Lean Manufacturing implementation (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, TPM)
• Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred or equivalent hands-on experience)
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA methodologies
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why)
• Cost reduction / Value Engineering initiatives
• CAPEX planning and manufacturing feasibility studies
• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) to full-scale production
• Knowledge of global manufacturing standards and compliance
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, etc.)
• Advanced Excel & data-driven decision making
• KPI dashboards and performance analytics
• Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory implementation experience
• Digital manufacturing simulation tools (Process Simulate, Tecnomatix, Delmia)
• Robotics & automation integration (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, etc.)
• Industrial IoT initiatives
• Additive manufacturing exposure
• Experience with CFD / FEA collaboration in manufacturing readiness
• Advanced data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python exposure)
• Experience leading global manufacturing transfers
• ESG / sustainable manufacturing initiatives