Role & responsibilities

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Job Title

Technical Program Manager Grading, Sorting & Packing Machine Systems

Role Summary

The Technical Program Manager will lead end-to-end execution of machine development and manufacturing programs for grading, weighing, sorting, inspection, bagging, clipping, and packaging systems used in agricultural and industrial applications.

The role requires close coordination across:

- Mechanical design teams

- Embedded/electrical/control teams

- Vision system and software teams

- Procurement and sourcing

- Sheet metal, machining, and fabrication vendors

- Assembly, integration, and testing teams

- Quality and field deployment teams

- The primary objective is to ensure machines are developed, manufactured, integrated, tested, and deployed on schedule, within target cost, and with reliable field performance.

The role is highly execution-oriented and requires robust ownership of timelines, vendor coordination, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Planning & Execution

- Create and maintain detailed project plans covering:

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Design

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Procurement

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Fabrication

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Assembly

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Electrical integration

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Embedded/software integration

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Testing and validation

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FAT and field trials

- Define project milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths

- Conduct regular project reviews and track execution against timelines

- Drive closure of action items and escalation of delays or blockers

- Ensure effective coordination between internal teams and external vendors

2. Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination

- Coordinate execution between:

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Mechanical engineering

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Embedded and electronics teams

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Software and vision teams

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Manufacturing and assembly teams

- Ensure alignment between machine architecture, controls, sensors, and software integration

- Track engineering deliverables including:

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Drawings

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BOM releases

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Electrical schematics

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Firmware/software readiness

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Assembly documentation

- Ensure design changes and revisions are communicated and implemented properly across teams

3. Procurement & Vendor Management

- Coordinate with procurement teams for timely sourcing of:

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Fabricated components

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Machined parts

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Motors and drives

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Pneumatics

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Sensors and load cells

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Controllers and electrical components

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Cameras, lighting, and vision hardware





- Track vendor manufacturing progress, quality, and delivery schedules

- Work closely with fabrication vendors for:

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Sheet metal

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Machining

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Welding

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Powder coating

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Structural assemblies

- Support vendor development and alternate sourcing initiatives for critical components

- Escalate supply chain risks and delays proactively

4. Manufacturing & Assembly Readiness

- Ensure manufacturing readiness before release to fabrication and assembly

- Ensure manufacturing readiness before release to fabrication and assembly

- Review manufacturability of:

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Sheet metal parts

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Weldments

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Machined components

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Assembly structures

- Coordinate prototype and pilot builds

- Ensure assembly kit completeness and material availability

- Work with assembly teams to resolve:

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Fitment issues

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Tolerance stack-up issues

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Wiring and pneumatic routing challenges

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Mechanical integration problems

- Support DFM/DFA improvements to reduce assembly time, cost, and rework

5. Vision System & Automation Integration

- Coordinate integration of:

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Industrial cameras

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Lighting systems

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Vision inspection and sorting software

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Sensors and actuators

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PLC/controller systems

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Servo and motion systems

- Work with embedded and vision teams to ensure:

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Reliable grading/sorting performance

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Calibration and synchronization

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Real-time communication between systems

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Stable operation during production conditions

- Support testing and optimization of sorting accuracy, throughput, and repeatability

6. Testing, Validation & Deployment

- Plan and monitor:

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Machine testing

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FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)

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Trial runs

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Field deployments

- Ensure machines meet targets for:

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Accuracy

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Throughput

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Reliability

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Stability

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Safety

- Maintain issue trackers and coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions

- Support field feedback incorporation into future revisions

7. Reporting & Project Control

- Maintain and publish:

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Project schedules

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BOM tracking

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Procurement status

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Vendor progress reports

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Risk registers

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Testing status

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Open issue trackers

- Provide regular updates to leadership on:

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Timeline adherence

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Risks and bottlenecks

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Cost impact

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Manufacturing readiness

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Strong execution and project coordination capability in industrial hardware projects

- Understanding of:

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Industrial machinery/SPM development

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Sheet metal fabrication and machining

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Pneumatics and motion systems

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Sensors and load-cell based systems

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Embedded/control systems

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Industrial vision inspection and sorting systems

- Ability to read and interpret:

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Mechanical drawings

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BOMs

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Assembly drawings

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Electrical schematics

- Strong vendor management and manufacturing coordination skills

- Excellent follow-up, communication, and issue-resolution capability

Preferred Experience

- 5–12 years of experience in:

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Machine building

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Industrial automation

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Packaging systems

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Grading/sorting systems

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Material handling equipment

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Special Purpose Machines (SPM)

- Experience managing outsourced fabrication and assembly vendors

- Exposure to machine vision integration and automation systems preferred

- Experience handling prototype-to-production transitions preferred

Success Metrics (KPIs)

- On-time milestone and prototype completion

- Vendor delivery adherence

- Manufacturing and assembly readiness

- BOM cost and manufacturing efficiency

- Reduction in rework and delays

- FAT and field trial success rate

- Machine reliability and deployment readiness

- Cross-functional execution effectiveness

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Strong execution-oriented mindset

- Comfortable working closely with vendors, assembly teams, and factory environments

- Practical understanding of machine development and manufacturing challenges

- Able to manage multiple parallel activities and dependencies

- Strong ownership, follow-up discipline, and problem-solving capability

- Capable of driving coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and deployment teams without functional silos

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Head of Engineering / Program Director / Business Head

Works Closely With:

- Mechanical Design Lead

- Embedded & Controls Lead

- Procurement Manager

- Vendor Development Team

- Manufacturing Supervisor

- QA & Service Teams

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