Job description- GIS Testing Manager - Chatrapati Sambhajinagar

Key Responsibilities: -

Testing Operations Management

- Lead and manage routine testing activities of GIS products in accordance with applicable standards, customer specifications, and factory procedures.
- Develop and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly testing plans aligned with production schedules and business targets.
- Ensure availability and optimal utilization of testing equipment, tools, test bays, and manpower.
- Monitor testing throughput, turnaround time, and productivity KPIs to achieve operational objectives.

Production & Resource Planning

- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Project Management teams to ensure smooth execution of testing activities.
- Plan workforce allocation and shift schedules to support production requirements.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments.
- Drive capacity planning and resource optimization initiatives.

Customer Inspection & Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

- Lead customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for domestic and international customers.
- Act as the primary interface between customers and the testing organization during FAT activities.
- Ensure timely closure of customer observations and technical queries.
- Support sales and project teams during customer visits and audits.

Technical Leadership

- Provide technical leadership for:
- Power Frequency Tests
- Partial Discharge Testing
- Mechanical Operation Testing
- Interlock Verification
- Gas Tightness Testing
- Control Circuit Verification
- HV Test Equipment Operation
- Support troubleshooting of test failures and implementation of corrective actions.
- Collaborate with R&D;, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and internal quality procedures.
- Maintain testing records, reports, calibration records, and quality documentation.




- Lead internal and external audits and ensure closure of audit findings.
- Drive process standardization and best practices across testing operations.

Team Leadership & Development

- Lead a team of test engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators.
- Conduct regular operational reviews, safety meetings, and performance discussions.
- Develop employee competencies through training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Maintain skill matrices, succession plans, and development programs.

Safety & Laboratory Management'

- Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements within the testing area.
- Promote safe operation of high-voltage testing equipment and SF6 handling systems.
- Lead risk assessments, safety observations, and incident investigations.
- Maintain 5S standards and workplace organization.

Continuous Improvement

- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and digitalization initiatives within testing operations.
- Monitor KPIs and implement actions to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
- Drive automation and process improvement projects to enhance testing efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in GIS manufacturing, high-voltage testing, quality, or production operations.
- Robust knowledge of:
- GIS technology up to EHV/UHV voltage levels
- High-voltage and partial discharge testing
- SF6 insulated switchgear
- FAT and customer inspection processes
- Manufacturing quality systems
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Skill sets:

- Experience managing testing laboratories for GIS products up to 420 kV / 800 kV / 1200 kV.
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.
- Knowledge of SAP and digital manufacturing systems.
- Experience handling international customer inspections and audits
- - Weve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Aurangabad, where youll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

📌 GIS - QA Testing Manager (Aurangabad)
🏢 Siemens
📍 Aurangabad