Employment Status In Indian Automobile Industry

Automobile industry is now a booming sector of Indian economy and is already making major

On an average, the Indian automotive industry has registered a growth rate of 30% over the years. In January 2010, the total number of automotive units sold in the domestic market reached 1114157 vehicles, which is the highest in the past 11 years.

According to a report published by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Indian

The substantial availability of talented engineers and low costs offered by India has encouraged many international car manufacturing companies to start business in India. Further, the improved economic condition and increased disposable income of people have also attracted international brands like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi and the like to introduce their newer models to Indian buyers.

• Passenger Vehicle

• Commercial Vehicles

• Three Wheelers

• Two Wheelers

• Auto parts manufacturing

Maruti Suzuki: Maruti Udyog Ltd. (MUL) was an initiative taken by the Indian government to encourage automobile industry in India. The company was established in the year 1981 and is currently the subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan. Following is the list of designations available with Maruti Suzuki.

• Asst Mgr/Dy Mgr / Mgr - Engine Testing-01

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Engine Design-02

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Transmission Design-03

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Chassis/ Suspension/ Steering/ Brakes-04

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - BIW/TRIMS/NVH-05

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - CAE-06

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Vehicle Testing-07

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Homologation-08

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Body Electricals-09

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Engine Electricals-10

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Control Spec Communication-11

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Body Control-12

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - EMI/EMC-13

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - HVAC-14

• Asst Mgr / Dy Mgr / Mgr - Instrument Panel / Doors / Closures / Seating System

General Motors India: General Motors entered Indian market in 1994 in collaboration with CK Birla Group of Companies. Then it was turned into a fully owned subsidiary of its parent company in 1999 and was converted to a private limited company.

Tata Motors: Tata Motors was established in the year 1945. Its headquarters are in Mumbai and it is one of the leading domestic automobile manufacturers. It is the largest company of India when it comes to producing commercial and passenger vehicles. Tata Motors enjoys 6.4% and 31.2% market shares respectively in luxury and multi-utility vehicles. Jobs that are currently offered by the company are.

• TASE Support Engineer

• Vehicle Testing Engineer

• Patent Writer

• Sr Analyst / Manager

• Product Vehicle Engineering Manager

• Assistant Manager- Intellectual Property Rights (Pune)

• ERC-Jr Officer/Officer - Chassis System (Wheels and Tyres) CVBU - Pune

• ERC-Assistant Manager/Manager Vehicle Integration Delhi-CVBU

• Engineering Research Centre-Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant-Pune

• Engineering Research Centre-Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant-Pune

• ERC-Vehicle Certification-Lucknow

• ERC-Jr Officer/Officer/Sr Officer - Electrical & Electronics(Intergration) CVBU- Pune

• ERC-Assisstant Manager/Manager Transmission Design & Development - Pune

• ERC -Assisstant Manager/Manager Electrical & Electronics Intergration CVBU - Pune

• ERC -Assisstant Manager/Manager Electrical & Electronics Intergration PCBU - Pune

• ERC - Asisstant Manager/Manager Electrical & Electronics Switches CVBU - Pune

• ERC - Asisstant Manager/Manager Electrical & Electronics Switches PCBU - Pune

• ERC - Assisstant Manager/Manager Electrical & Electronics Body System Developer CVBU

• ERC - Assisstant Manager/Manager Electrical & Electronics Body Electronics System Developer PCBU - P

• ERC-Assistant Manager/Manager Cab Design

• ERC - Assistant Manager/Manager Advance Technology (Modelling & Simulation) -Pune

• ERC-Assisstant Manager/Manager Engine Development - Pune Pune

• ERC - Assisstant Manager/Manager Vehicle Integration CVBU - Pune

• ERC -Asisstant Manager/Manager - Vehicle Integration PCBU - Pune

• ERC-Jr Officer/Officer/Sr Officer(Intergration) PCBU - Pune

• ERC - Jr officer/Officer/Sr officer - Vehicle Integration - CVBU

• ERC - Jr.officer/Officer/Sr. officer - Transmission Design - Pune

• ERC - Assistant Manager/Manager - Outdoor Testing (Cars) (Pune)

• ERC - Assistant Manager/Manager - Vehicle Dynamics Testing Engineer (Cars) (Pune)

• ERC - Assistant Manager/Manager - VPG NVH - Pune

• Sr. Manager/Manager - (Vehicle Integration)-UV group

• AGM / DGM - Platform Manager - X0 and X1 Platform - Chassis System (Passenger Cars)

• Divisional Manager (Engine Mounts) - Chassis System (Passenger Cars)

• Senior Manager /Divisional Manager-Body Electrical CoC

• Senior Manager / Divisional Manager Electrical & Electronics (Switches)-Passenger Cars

• Senior Manager / Divisional Manager -EE Vehicle Int (Passenger Cars)

• Assistant General Manager/ Deputy General Manager - - E&E (Passenger Cars)

• Senior Manager / Divisional Manager (E &E Starting Charging Systems -Passenger Cars)

• Project Manager - Cab Design (Passenger Cars)

• Project Module Leader - Cab Design (Passenger Cars)

• Head COC - Cab Design (Passenger Cars)

• COC Module Lead - Cab Design ( Passenger Cars)

• Human Resources

• Industrial Relations

• Health Services (Medical Assistant)

• Health Services (Medical Officer)

• Safety

• New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Trade Instructor (Draughtsman / Welding / Painting)

• Defence Vehicles

• Junior Officer- ERC Lucknow

• Junior Officer- ERC Jamshedpur

• Assistant Manager- ERC Lucknow

• Assistant Manager - ERC Jamshedpur

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd.: It is a joint venture between Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and Siel Ltd. The company is a leading name in producing luxury and premium cars in India. Honda cars offer a perfect blend of performance and style. Some of its popular car models are Accord, CR-V, City, Civic, and Civic Hybrid.

Currently the positions offered by the company are:

• General affairs: Industrial Relations

• Manufacturing: Safety

• Purchase: Quality Delivery & Development (QDD)

Mahindra and Mahindra: Mahindra & Mahindra is a leading car manufacturer of the country. They have earned many accolades in producing high performing cars since their inception in 1945. Its flagship car ‘Scorpio’ has earned many laurels including the ‘Best Car of the Year’ from both CNBC Auto Car and BBC on Wheels.

Mahindra & Mahindra recruits young talents both from leading universities on India and USA. They recruit both engineering and MBA graduates to work with them.

What are the different job profiles that are available in this industry?

The Indian automobile industry is a vast one and requires human involvement in different aspects. Following are the popular job profiles available in the industry.

• Administration

• Communication

• Engineering

• Finance

• Human Resource

• Information technology

• Legal

• Manufacturing

• Purchasing and supply chain

• Quality

• Safety

• Research and Development

• Sales, Service and Marketing

• Patent laws

Growth prospects for new entrants in automotive industry

India has become the new automobile hub of the world and because of its strong forward and backward linkage the automobile industry enjoys very strong multiplier effects when it comes to employment generation. India is currently the 9^th largest auto manufacturer in the world.

Indian automotive industry comprises automobile and auto component manufacturing industries. The sector is growing steadily. Aspirants interested in joining the sector can enjoy career growth in the following areas:

• Manufacturing
• Designing
• R&D
• Auto component manufacturing
• Sales and Marketing
• Business Development
• Distribution chain development