Job highlights

- Strong leadership and mentoring experience across production teams
- Experience in setting up or scaling a production unit/process from scratch
- Experience in defence,aerospace,or mission-critical hardware production

About this role You will be responsible for leading end-to-end production for Armorydefence hardware systems. From setting up recent manufacturing lines to scaling them for consistent, high-quality output. You will be building production from zero, refining processes, and ensuring every unit meets defence-grade precision.

**- Set up a new manufacturing facility and optimise existing assembly lines.

- Develop production schedules balancing throughput, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Build and lead production teams, from operators to line engineers, with a focus on technical rigor and accountability.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices, drive cost controls, and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Ensure end-to-end compliance with defence production and operational safety standards.
- Collaborate with RD, Supply Chain, Procurement, and QA to translate design intent into reliable manufacturing outcomes.
- Track KPIs, monitor yield and downtime,



and proactively fix bottlenecks.
- Manage vendor partnerships, fabrication dependencies, and production budgets. **Must Haves
- 710 years of experience in hardware or electronics manufacturing, preferably in defence, aerospace, or industrial hardware.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, mechanical/electronic assembly, and QA systems.
- Hands-on approach to process optimization, with comfort working in high-stakes environments.
- Strong leadership and mentoring experience across production teams.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and planning skills. Bonus Points For - Experience in defence, aerospace, or mission-critical hardware production.
- Experience in setting up or scaling a production unit/process from scratch.
- Exposure to electromechanical system integration or RF/mechanical subassemblies.
- Familiarity with ISO/AS9100, DRDO, or DGQA compliance frameworks.
- A track record of scaling manufacturing capacity without compromising quality.
- Strong vendor management and cross-functional coordination experience.

📌 Lead Production Manager (Gurugram)
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