Preventive Maintenance & Digitalization DICV

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPosted Oct 16, 2026

Job description

Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of all production equipment across Weld, Paint, Assembly, Engine, and Transmission shops Drive maintenance excellence through Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), and predictive strategies. Implement Industry 4.0 initiatives, digital tools, and sensor-based monitoring for proactive maintenance.

Ensure compliance with OEM standards, statutory regulations, and safety norms. Lead asset lifecycle management, cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives. Act as Deputy BISO for shopfloor information security and lead digital transformation projects. Maintenance Strategy & Planning

  • Develop long-term strategies for RCM, CBM, PdM, Industry 4.0, and Zero Breakdown roadmap. Align with business goals, new model launches, and capacity expansion. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with IMS (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001), IATF16949, statutory norms. Implement LOTO, HIRA/MSRA, and contractor safety. Digital Initiatives & Information Security
  • Implement IoT sensors, CMMS dashboards, predictive analytics, and act as Deputy BISO for shopfloor cybersecurity. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Execution
  • Ensure 100% adherence to PM/CBM/PdM schedules for robots, conveyors, paint systems, assembly lines, engine/transmission equipment. Financial & Budget Control
  • Own maintenance budgets (Cap. Ex, Op. Ex, spares, AMC). Drive cost optimization and lifecycle cost improvement. Stakeholder Management & Communication (cross-functional, vendors, global IT) Asset Lifecycle & Spare Management
  • Manage spares strategy, localization, AMC reduction, and safe disposal of obsolete equipment. Continuous Improvement & TPM
  • Drive MTBF/MTTR improvement, Kaizen, Lean, and TPM pillars for maintenance excellence. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering Experience: 15+ years in maintenance, with 3–5 years in leadership roles. Specific knowledge
  • Robots (KUKA, Yaskawa, Fanuc), PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens), automation, CMMS tools.

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