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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Engineering Manager - Auto,Tire & BatteryEV

Chennai

We are seeking an experienced engineering Manager with experience in manufacturing and MES/MOM who can lead customer workshops, understand complex manufacturing processes, and design consultative, scalable solutions while driving account growth. You must manage end‑to‑end delivery across multiple projects, guiding architects, developers, and PMs using agile and DevOps practices to ensure high‑quality, on‑time execution. Strong stakeholder‑management skills are necessary , along with the ability to collaborate with sales, product teams, and global resources while continuously improving processes and mitigating risks

You will report to Technical Director, Gcc Auto, Tire & Battery and follow a Hybrid working schedule in Chennai

Your Responsibilities:

Business responsibilities

Understand Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and Digitization aspects in Auto, Tire, BatteryEV, Discrete, Pharma and CPG manufacturing industry and expand to other industries.Organise MOM requirements and design workshops with customers directly and moderate the sessionsBe able to table Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on required subjects in these workshopsUnderstand customer manufacturing process and MOM requirements and be very consultative in providing inputsUnderstand Rockwell's strategy for the customer accounts where you will be Technical Delivery ManagerUnderstand customer commercial plans and be alignedTarget growth of business in these accounts for which you will be in-charge of Technical DeliveryWork closely with sales team members and presales technical consultants on proposal preparation and sales presentationEstimate people and hours required for work and prepare techno-commercial proposal for customerLead Solution Architects, Technical Leads, PMs, Developers (onsite and remote) for a few projects at a timeDetail out activities to be performed in the project to achieve the targetManage sprints and deliver using agile methodologyLead development activities with onsite developers and remote COE developers by using tools like JIRAManage code checkin and release process using DevOps tools like GithubLead onsite customer team to write functional test casesLead deployment team to perform functional testing and demonstrate same to customer and get the approval from customerLead the commissioning of software and hardware systems following the solution architectureStay up to date on technological advancements related to Rockwell technology and the industryWork with Rockwell and other related product team experts and plan changes, upgrades and maintenance of MOM systemsMust understand contracts, IP, subcontractor agreements and be aligned to the sameTrack utilization of people reporting to the Manager and keep it at required levels (85%)Document case study and value proposition and provide inputs to product marketingShare knowledge with other Delivery Managers, Engineering Managers and their teamsMake sure deliveries are met with Good Quality, within budget (as per efforts provided)

Planning and organizational

Be a people's person, strategically inclined to achieve targetsUnderstand Rockwell vision, and shareholder commitment by reading Rockwell quarterly reportsKeep track of daily activities and people availabilityBe able to interact with resources across the world (be able to interact remotely)Be customer friendlyNever react to a situationLearn to take criticisms from customers and not reactBe able to manage and guide contractorsReport status effectivelyMust think and document industry requirements and "best practices"Find ways to continuously improve processesHighlight risks related to design, timeline, people & technology and create mitigation plan

Management/Leadership

Must be enthusiastic and positive mindedBe passionate about workBe result orientedBe IndependentIdentify strength and weaknesses of individuals and be a good team player

The Essentials - You Will Have:

Total of at least 10+ years' experience in manufacturing domainMust have MES FRS preparation experience and FDS preparationMust understand at least one MES product (or custom application) to the extent of being able to design and modelMust understand latest Software technologyMust have experience working on MES projects as Project Lead or preferably as Solution Architect or Technical Architect or Functional ConsultantMust understand of concepts of data collection from machinesMust have Manufacturing domain knowledgeShould be a "thinker" and "Innovator"

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

Exposure to multiple domains (e.g., manufacturing, Automotive).Knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, or recent advancements in deep learning.Project management or consulting experience with top-tier firms.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to CalmVolunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employeesCompany volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.Employee Assistance ProgramPersonalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack programOn-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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