About the Role

AKVO Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a technically capable and hands-on professional to join our Surat team as Manager – Technical Operations.

The candidate will be responsible for supervising technical manpower, ensuring quality and timely execution of mechanical and electrical work, supporting R&D; activities, maintaining technical data, and coordinating with vendors for technical procurement and fabrication requirements.

The role requires a combination of technical understanding, shop-floor supervision, quality consciousness, documentation skills, and vendor coordination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technician & Technical Work Supervision

- Supervise and coordinate the work of mechanical and electrical technicians.
- Plan and monitor day-to-day technical activities to ensure timely completion.
- Ensure that all work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and, required quality standards.
- Coordinate between technicians, engineers, production, and R&D; teams for smooth execution.

2. Quality Control & Dispatch

- Inspect and verify completed mechanical and electrical work.
- Conduct quality checks at different stages of assembly, fabrication, installation, and
- Identify workmanship, dimensional, electrical, assembly, and functional issues and ensure their closure.
- Perform final technical inspection of machines/sub-assemblies before dispatch.
- Maintain inspection and quality records.

3. R&D; Assistance

- Provide hands-on technical support to the R&D; team during development, assembly, testing, modification,



and troubleshooting of AWG and other technology platforms.
- Assist engineers in prototype fabrication, installation, testing, and performance evaluation.
- Support trials, measurements, data collection, and implementation of engineering modifications.
- Coordinate with technicians for prototype development and experimental setups.

4. Technical Data & Documentation

- Maintain technical records, drawings, BOMs, specifications, test reports, inspection reports, and other engineering documents.
- Record and organize machine testing and performance data.
- Maintain proper documentation of modifications, component changes, issues, and corrective actions.
- Ensure timely availability and traceability of technical information.

5. Vendor Identification, Negotiation & Procurement Support

- Identify suitable vendors for mechanical, electrical, fabrication, machining, electronics, and other technical requirements.
- Obtain and compare quotations based on technical specifications, quality, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
- Coordinate with vendors for technical feasibility, drawings, samples, fabrication, and development requirements.
- Negotiate with vendors on pricing, delivery, quality, and technical requirements.




- Coordinate with the procurement team for purchase and delivery of required components and services.
- Develop and maintain a database of reliable technical vendors.

Required Skills

- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
- Good understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly, wiring, and basic troubleshooting.
- Strong hands-on approach to technical problem solving.
- Experience in supervising technicians and shop-floor activities.
- Good quality-control and inspection skills.
- Ability to collect, organize, analyse, and maintain technical data.
- Good vendor development, quotation comparison, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and basic engineering documentation.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary R&D; environment.

Key Attributes

- Hands-on and technically oriented
- Robust ownership and accountability
- Quality conscious
- Good at coordinating teams and vendors
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical activities
- Willingness to work closely with the R&D; and engineering teams

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹29,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager – Technical Operations (Surat)
🏢 Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Private
📍 Surat