To lead the integration of gearbox product development with contract manufacturing by aligning our client's engineering, quality, procurement and supply chain processes. This role ensures that products—often developed and manufactured concurrently—are delivered efficiently, with high quality, and in alignment with business needs. A key focus is on lifting and standardizing processes by leveraging existing systems (SAP, Enovia PDM) and creating a scalable model that can serve as a benchmark for similar initiatives across the organisation.

This role involves managing a portfolio of customer delivery projects as well as alignment with our client's processes, tools, and policies. The ideal candidate will be Product management expert for large Gear Boxes and also bring decent project management expertise to drive operational excellence and contribute to long-term business profitability through the execution of Principal Company Model (PCM) projects across global markets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of proven experience in product management & project execution, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain integration.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (ERP/MM/PP) and Enovia PDM is essential.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional process development or transformation initiatives, especially in concurrent engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and their integration into product development and manufacturing.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and external suppliers is highly desirable.
• MBA or certifications such as PMP or CAPM are highly desirable.
• Strong influencing skills, independent decision-making ability, and a results-driven mindset.

Key Performance Indicators 

Process Implementation & Maturity

• % Completion of Defined Integration Process 
• Process Maturity Level 
• Reduction in Manual Interventions 

System Integration & Data Quality

• SAP–Enovia Integration Accuracy Rate (e.g., BOM consistency, change traceability)
• Engineering Change Implementation Lead Time (from release to implementation in manufacturing)
• Data Quality Score (e.g., completeness and correctness of product data in PDM/ERP)

Project Execution & Scalability

• Number of New Development Projects Supported (per year)
• On-Time Readiness for Manufacturing (% of projects with aligned design and manufacturing readiness milestones)
• Process Reuse Rate (number of projects adopting the new process framework)

Quality & Compliance

• First-Time-Right Rate 
• Non-Conformance Rate 
• Time to Resolve Quality Issues 

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Stakeholder Satisfaction Score (survey-based, across R&D, Quality, Sourcing, and Manufacturing)
• Adoption Rate of New Processes