Deputy General Manager - Application Engineering

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role – Head Application, Industrial application

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. Customer Application & Technical Interface

• Lead engagement with OEMs (construction, mining, material handling, agri equipment)
• Understand customer duty cycle, load curves, environment & application requirements
• Provide engine selection, derating philosophy, and configuration guidelines
• Act as primary technical face to customers for application issues.
• Engine Integration and System engineering. – Ensure the proper integration of engine Subsystem like -Cooling, Air intake. Fuel system.Electrical/ECU, Mount system etc
• Validate installation against design standards and field conditions
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2.  Testing, Validation & Field Performance

• Define and approve:
• Validation plans (DVP)
• Endurance / field trials
• Performance testing
• Analyze:
• Failures (like bracket failures, vibration issues – relevant to your current case)
• Reliability trends and improvement actions
• Ensure product meets durability targets in harsh duty cycles

4. Issue Resolution & Root Cause Ownership

• Lead cross-functional teams for:
• Field complaints
• Warranty failures
• Chronic application issues
• Drive:
• RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
• PCA / CA implementation
• Coordinate with design, quality, and supplier teams

5. Product Development & Customization

• Provide Voice of Customer (VOC) inputs to R&D
• Support:
• New engine application programs
• Customization for specific OEM requirements
• Drive improvements in:
• Thermal management
• Vibration / NVH
• Packaging constraints

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Sales & marketing (RFQ / technical proposals)
• Manufacturing (fitment feasibility)
• Service team (field feedback, retrofit actions)
• Align internal teams with customer timelines

7. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead PAE / Application Engineering team
• Allocate resources across projects
• Develop team competence in:
• Simulation / validation
• Field troubleshooting
• Ensure project delivery on time and within budget
•  Documentation & Process Management

8. Business & Program Management

• Support business growth via:
• New application development
• Customer retention
• Monitor:
• Program timelines
• Cost vs budget
• Risk mitigation

Experience

18-25 years

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

General Requirements

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