KPIT Technologies

Capital Projects Manager

KPIT Technologies$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of capital projects experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in automotive or heavy equipment fields.
  • Proficient in technical documentation and Statement of Work (SOW) creation.
  • Skilled in evaluating vendor bids and finalizing concepts for fixtures and process improvements.
  • Experience utilizing 3-D software such as Teamcenter, Creo, or ProE; familiar with AutoCAD and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with significant relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Engage stakeholders to define project objectives and gather critical inputs.
  • Create detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) outlining functional and technical requirements, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Review SOWs with teams to ensure alignment with scope, timelines, and compliance before vendor release.
  • Manage external supplier inquiries and quotation processes, providing clarification as needed.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals for technical feasibility and alignment with plant standards.
  • Finalize project concepts, lead testing and validation, and ensure deployment is successful.
  • Negotiate with vendors for cost optimizations and technical adjustments as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including Geo Blue PPO and HSA.
  • Dental and vision coverage through MetLife.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) with employer match to support retirement savings.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program available for personal support.
  • Paid holidays and additional employee perks.
  • Gym benefits to support employee health and wellness.
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities:

As a Capital Projects Manager for automotive manufacturing plant, you will:

  • Engage internal stakeholders to understand project objectives and gather available inputs, including capacity targets, manufacturing constraints, testing and validation requirements, and expected outcomes.
  • Develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) including functional requirements, technical specifications, deliverables, assumptions, exclusions, timelines, performance criteria, acceptance criteria, and plant standards, ensuring all required information is clearly defined for external vendors to accurately quote design, build and commissioning.
  • Review SOWs with internal customers and cross functional teams to confirm scope, timelines, expectations, and compliance requirements. Incorporate feedback and obtain approval before release.
  • Release SOWs to external suppliers/integrators, manage the quotation process, and act as the technical liaison to clarify requirements, provide missing inputs
  • Receive and evaluate vendor proposals ( bids), including technical solutions, assumptions, and schedules, to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with plant standards and business objectives.
  • Finalize concepts, Test , Validate and deploy and release them
  • Must maintain highest level of quality following company operating model the P& L way.
  • Lead clarification and negotiation discussions with vendors, requesting scope refinements, technical changes, cost optimizations and alternate solutions as required.
  • Support internal customers in vendor selection, ensuring the chosen solution best meets technical, operational, financial, and timeline requirements.


Requirements:

  • Capital projects experience in manufacturing engineering is must.
  • Technical documentation and Statement of work creation
  • Evaluation of bids , finalization of concepts for fixtures, Validate and deploy.
  • Utilizing 3-D software (Teamcenter/Creo/ProE)
  • Process Planning Tools
  • AutoCAD
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)
  • Good oral and written communication skills enabling interaction within all levels of the organization and/or with respective customers
  • Good analytical ability and problem-solving skillset
  • Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) with 10 + years' experience required, foreign equivalent accepted.
  • Experience in Automotive, off-highway or Ag/Construction equipment manufacturing
  • Experience in shop floor engineering with roles that demonstrated a working knowledge of manufacturing assembly processes, new product development, process improvement projects, Installing new tooling and equipment.
  • Experience in managing capital projects and/or technical projects.
  • Experience in roles that demonstrated a working knowledge of industrial engineering principles including line design activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build relationships, and communicate with customers and external vendors.
  • Cross-functional experience in product engineering, industrial engineering, production, quality engineering, operations, maintenance, tool & fixture design, components manufacturing, factory automation, and other technical fields.
  • Prepare and present weekly project status to key stakeholders.


Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• Teamcenter/Creo/ProE (3D Software)
• Process Planning Tools
• AutoCAD
• Manufacturing Execution Systems

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• quality engineering

About KPIT Technologies

KPIT Technologies Limited is an Indian multinational corporation headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company provides software solutions to the automotive, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries. KPIT has more than 60 patents and has won several awards for its innovative solutions. The company has a global presence with offices in 15 countries and has partnerships with several leading technology companies. KPIT is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
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12,000 employees
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Founded
1990

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