Capital Projects Manager

KPIT is reimagining the future of mobility, forging ahead with group companies and partners to shape a world that is cleaner, smarter, and safer.

With over 25 years of specialized expertise in Mobility, KPIT is accelerating the transformation towards Software and AI-Defined Vehicles through its advanced solutions, platforms, and products—propelled by mobility-infused AI frameworks, software craftsmanship, and systems integration mastery.

Vision in Motion

Fueled by 2000+ vehicle production programs and powering 20+ million vehicles on the road with KPIT software, our experience is unmatched. At the same time, we push boundaries, developing solutions that enable Mobility OEMs to innovate at speed and scale.

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.