Role Objective Lead the complete harness manufacturing operations at our flagship plant, driving process excellence, customer satisfaction, and team performance across all major automotive harness projects. Key Responsibilities • End-to-end ownership of harness design, development, validation, and production • Interface with automotive OEM customers for technical queries and project execution • Manage a cross-functional team across production, quality, and R& • Optimize production processes to reduce cycle time and improve quality • Oversee PPAP, APQP, and ISO/TS 16949 documentation • Monitor project milestones, delivery timelines, and team KPIs • Collaborate with the SCM team for component planning and vendor development • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma) • Ensure regulatory and safety compliance at all stages • Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers and supervisors Requirements • B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical or equivalent • Minimum 15 years’ experience in cable harness design and manufacturing • Strong knowledge of wiring diagrams, schematics, and harness routing tools • Experience with ISO/TS 16949, PPAP, and IATF audits • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills • Leadership mindset with team-building ability