AVP – Project Management

Role Purpose:

The AVP – Project Management will lead end-to-end technical planning, design, execution, and commissioning of magnet manufacturing facilities, with a strong focus on rare-earth permanent magnets (NdFeB / Ferrite / SmCo). The role encompasses preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), plant design, process engineering, equipment specification, vendor coordination, fabrication oversight, installation, testing, and commissioning.

This role will act as the principal technical authority bridging project management, mechanical engineering, chemical processing, and advanced manufacturing processes to ensure world-class operational standards comparable to leading magnet manufacturers.

Qualification :
B.Tech / MTech / PhD in Metallurgy /Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Materials Science

Experience:
2–18 years of experience in: Magnet manufacturing / Rare earth processing / Advanced materials manufacturing /Plant project execution in heavy engineering or EV component sectors

Desired Experience

• Hands-on involvement with:
• NdFeB / SmCo / Ferrite magnet production
• Powder metallurgy and sintering technologies
• Process design and factory setup
• Experience with international plant setup projects (Greenfield or Brownfield)
• Exposure to practices from Chinese/Korean/Japanese magnet manufacturers or Tier-1 automotive suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Project Leadership

• Provide strategic technical leadership for magnet manufacturing projects from conceptualization to commissioning.
• Drive turnkey execution of magnet plant projects including layout planning, process flow optimization, and capacity planning.
• Act as the single-point technical custodian for project feasibility, timelines, and quality benchmarks.

2. DPR & Feasibility Development

• Prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) including:
• Technical feasibility
• Production capacity modeling
• Process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs
• CAPEX estimation and ROI analysis
• Utilities & infrastructure requirement planning
• Develop techno-commercial proposals for stakeholders and investors.

3. Plant Design & Engineering

• Lead design of magnet manufacturing plant including:
• Raw material processing areas
• Powder metallurgy and sintering units
• Milling, pressing, sintering, and heat treatment zones
• Surface coating and finishing lines
• Assembly and magnetization units
• Coordinate architectural and civil layouts aligned to process flow efficiency and safety.

4. Process Engineering & Technical Specifications

Define and oversee process design for magnet production stages:

• Raw material preparation
• Alloy melting and strip casting
• Hydrogen decrepitation (HD)
• Jet milling & powder classification
• Isostatic pressing
• Sintering & grain boundary diffusion
• Surface treatment & coating processes

Develop detailed technical equipment specifications for:

• Furnaces (vacuum sintering, annealing)
• Milling & grinding machines
• Pressing machines
• Coating & plating units
• Magnetizing equipment

5. Machinery Procurement & Vendor Management

• Evaluate and onboard global equipment vendors (China, Korea, Japan, Europe).
• Prepare RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and final vendor selection.
• Ensure compliance with international manufacturing standards and specifications.

6. Fabrication, Installation & Commissioning

• Monitor fabrication of plant machinery and process installations.
• Lead site execution including machine alignment, calibration, and testing.
• Ensure seamless commissioning of production lines and ramp-up operations.

7. Integration of Mechanical & Chemical Processes

• Oversee integration of mechanical and chemical engineering aspects across magnet production.
• Ensure process stability, yield optimization, and quality consistency.
• Implement continuous improvement through process automation and control systems.

8. Quality & Compliance Management

• Establish quality protocols aligned to ISO, IATF, and automotive industry requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, hazardous material handling, and environmental standards.
• Implement testing protocols for magnetic performance and metallurgical analysis.

9. Project Governance & Reporting

• Monitor and report project progress to leadership.
• Manage technical risks and mitigation plans.
• Ensure timeline adherence and cost control.

Key Deliverables

• Comprehensive DPR for magnet manufacturing facility
• Complete plant layout and process design documentation
• Equipment technical specification and procurement roadmap
• Fully commissioned magnet production line
• Operational SOPs and technical manuals

Core Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in magnet production processes
• Advanced project management capability
• Deep understanding of mechanical & chemical integration
• Vendor negotiation & technical evaluation skills
• Risk management & process optimization mindset
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration