Position Design Development Operations Manager Department Metal Division - Pallets Skids Trolley Manufacturing Experience Required 7-8 Years Metal Industry 1 Job Purpose To manage the complete design development RFQ-to-final-quotation and operations for manufacturing metal pallets skids and trolleys Responsible for new product design costing production planning quality control and ensuring timely delivery to customers 2 Key Responsibilities A Design Product Development Develop and lead designs for Metal Pallets standard custom Metal Skids Material Handling Trolleys Create 2D 3D drawings fabrication layouts and BOMs using AutoCAD SolidWorks Design load-bearing structures with correct material thickness support members and weld joints Improve existing designs for better durability cost efficiency and faster manufacturing Work with customers for technical discussions and design approvals Develop prototype units and perform functional testing B RFQ to Final Quotation Management Review customer RFQs and understand structural functional requirements Conduct feasibility analysis and identify required design modifications Prepare accurate costing including Material MS sheets pipes sections Welding cutting bending fabrication Hardware wheels paint powder coating Labor overheads Prepare professional technical commercial quotations Support sales team during price negotiation and provide technical clarifications Ensure final quotation is aligned with company costing guidelines and profitability targets C Production Operations Management Oversee daily production of pallets skids trolleys including Laser cutting shearing Bening rolling Welding fabrication Assembly finishing Powder coating and inspection Plan production schedules and allocate manpower Monitor shop-floor performance identify bottlenecks and implement improvements Ensure production targets delivery timelines and quality standards are achieved Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials and components D Quality Safety Compliance Ensure all products meet structural strength dimensional accuracy and load-capacity standards Set and enforce quality checkpoints at each fabrication stage Reduce rejection rework and manufacturing errors Ensure compliance with workplace safety welding standards and ISO guidelines Maintain all documentation for quality inspections and audits E Team Leadership Reporting Lead and supervise design engineers welders fabricators and assembly staff Train teams on design standards fabrication techniques and safety practices Prepare daily weekly monthly reports for management Drive Lean Manufacturing 5S Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives 3 Required Skills Competencies Strong expertise in metal pallet skid and trolley fabrication Excellent command of AutoCAD SolidWorks and engineering drawing Experience in costing RFQs and preparing final quotations Robust knowledge of welding bending cutting and load-bearing design Leadership production planning and team management skills Good communication for customer interaction and technical explanation 4 Qualification Diploma B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related field 7-8 years experience in metal fabrication preferably pallets skids trolleys Experience in costing quotation preparation is essential 5 Reporting To Operations Head Plant Head Job Type Full-time Pay 500 000 00 - 700 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location In person