Manager - Metallurgy

Together, we move the world. As an international leading development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, we at MAHLE are passionate about developing innovative solutions for climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow. Our focus is on e-mobility and thermal management as well as further technology fields to reduce CO2 emissions, such as fuel cells or highly efficient, clean combustion engines that also run on hydrogen or synthetic fuels.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether

Your Contribution

• To lead and manage metallurgical functions in the heat treatment processes (Induction hardening, Nitriding, Phosphating etc.) and ferrous casting foundry, ensuring optimal metal quality, process control, and continuous improvement in metallurgical practices to meet production, quality, and customer requirements.

Your Experience and Qualification

Metallurgical Oversight:

• Supervise and optimize heat treatment processes and melting, inoculation, and alloying processes for gray and ductile iron castings.
• Ensure metallurgical compliance with customer specifications and international standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO).

Process Control & Quality:

• Implement and monitor metallurgical process controls (RS controls, CE, carbon/silicon ratio, nodularity, etc.).
• Analyze metallurgical test results (spectrometry, microstructure, tensile, hardness) and take corrective actions.

Team Leadership:

• Work and support a team of metallurgists, lab technicians, project managers for NPD.
• Train and mentor team members on metallurgical best practices and safety protocols.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive initiatives for scrap reduction and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to improve mass production quality and reduce defects.

R&D and Innovation:

• Support development of new grades at heat treatment and casting processes.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, materials, and testing methods.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in Metallurgy / Materials Science / Foundry Technology.
• Experience: 8–12 years in a machining / foundry environment with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of induction hardening, metallurgy, casting defects, and foundry operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• • Metallurgical analysis and interpretation
  • Foundry process optimization
  • Spectrometer and metallurgical lab equipment handling
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone)
  • Leadership and team management
  • Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949, IATF, or similar quality systems
  • Passion to learn new concepts, technologies, and processes.
  • Attention to detail.

Our Offering;

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, once your profile will get shortlisted.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

Do you have any questions?
swati.kshirsagar@mahle.com