Role & responsibilities

Technology Transfer (ToT) & Industrialization

- Lead end-to-end execution of Technology Transfer (ToT) programs from foreign and domestic OEM/technology partners.
- Develop detailed industrialization plans for transferred technologies including:
- Process documentation
- Manufacturing work instructions
- Tooling and fixtures
- Localization plans
- Assembly procedures
- Testing and qualification processes

- Convert prototype or semi-knocked-down systems into fully manufacturable products in India.
- Coordinate with partner engineering teams for knowledge transfer, training, documentation, process validation, and production readiness.
- Establish manufacturing capability maturity plans from assembly to indigenous production.

Manufacturing Operations

- Set up and manage manufacturing facilities for aerospace, defence, UAV, autonomous systems, electronics, electro-mechanical systems, and precision engineering products.
- Drive production planning, line balancing, takt time optimization, productivity enhancement, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Establish scalable manufacturing systems for low-volume/high-complexity as well as future high-volume production programs.
- Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure achievement of production targets related to quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

Supply Chain & Vendor Development

- Lead the complete supply chain and procurement functions including:
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor development
- Localization
- Inventory management
- Material planning
- Logistics coordination

- Develop and qualify domestic supplier ecosystem for defence and aerospace-grade manufacturing.




- Drive indigenization initiatives aligned with Government of India policies and defence localization goals.
- Ensure long-lead items, imported components, and critical materials are managed effectively for uninterrupted production.

Quality, Compliance & Certifications

- Establish robust quality management systems aligned with:
- AS9100
- ISO 9001
- Defence quality standards
- ESD and electro-mechanical manufacturing standards

- Ensure compliance with all defence manufacturing, industrial security, export control, and regulatory requirements applicable to Indian Licensed Defence Companies (ILDCs).
- Lead qualification, acceptance testing, process audits, and customer inspections.

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Work closely with engineering, program management, R&D;, business development, and partner organizations for successful program execution.
- Build and mentor a high-performance manufacturing and supply chain organization.
- Support strategic planning for future manufacturing expansion including greenfield manufacturing facilities and advanced production capabilities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelors or Master’s degree in any of the following streams:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- or related disciplines

Experience

- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.




- Robust experience in defence, aerospace, UAV, automotive, electronics, autonomous systems, or high-reliability engineering industries.
- Proven experience in:
- Technology Transfer (ToT)
- Manufacturing scale-up
- Industrialization
- Supply chain management
- Vendor development
- Production engineering

- Experience in establishing manufacturing operations from greenfield stage will be highly preferred.
- Exposure to defence manufacturing ecosystem, licensed production, and international OEM collaborations is desirable.

Technical & Functional Skills

- Strong understanding of:
- Precision manufacturing
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Aerospace/defence quality systems
- Production engineering
- Manufacturing process validation
- Supply chain optimization

- Familiarity with ERP systems and digital manufacturing practices.
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and supplier management capabilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-scaling, high-ownership environment.

Leadership Attributes

- Strong execution mindset with hands-on leadership approach.
- Ability to build systems and processes from scratch.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural coordination skills.
- High integrity, discipline, and accountability.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in strategic and mission-critical programs.

Key Success Metrics

- Successful absorption and localization of transferred technologies.
- Production readiness and timely industrialization of products.
- Manufacturing quality and yield improvement.
- Supply chain robustness and vendor ecosystem development.
- Cost optimization and on-time delivery performance.
- Compliance with defence and aerospace manufacturing standards.

📌 Manufaturing Head (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 Globaz Technologies
📍 Uttar Pradesh