Job Title: Production Manager – Aerospace & Defense
EMS

Location: Hyderabad.

Experience:

20+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), with
significant exposure to Aerospace & Defense programs

Role Summary:

The Production Manager will lead end-to-end manufacturing
operations for Aerospace & Defense electronics programs, ensuring on-time
delivery, zero-defect quality, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.
The role requires robust expertise in high-reliability electronics
manufacturing, including SMT, box build, testing, and integration, while
driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Lead
complete production operations including SMT, Assembly, Testing, and
System Integration
- Ensure
achievement of production targets, OTD, and productivity goals
- Drive first-time-right manufacturing and zero rework culture
- Manage
high-mix, low-volume and complex builds typical in Aerospace & Defense

2. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure
strict adherence to Aerospace & Defense standards such as:




- AS9100
- NADCAP
(where applicable)
- IPC
standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
- Maintain full traceability, process control, and documentation discipline
- Lead
audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensure zero major findings

3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
- Improve
productivity, reduce cycle time, and optimize line balancing
- Implement digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Lead
root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Team Leadership & People Development
- Lead
and manage large cross-functional teams (production, supervisors,
technicians)
- Build
a high-performance, accountable, and safety-driven culture
- Mentor
and develop next-level leaders within production
- Ensure
proper manpower planning and skill development

5. Program & Customer Management
- Work
closely with

📌 Manager - Production (Shamshabad)
🏢 Cyient DLM
📍 Shamshabad