Responsible Production, Aerospace
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Own end-to-end shop-floor production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet delivery commitments and quality targets across machining, assembly, and special-process areas. Monitor key KPIs including OEE, cycle time, and rejection rates while managing capacity planning and resource allocation. Lead daily operations ensuring adherence to process plans, AS9100 compliance, and full production traceability. Directly manage shop-floor supervisors and operators, drive Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste, and act as the key interface with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions. Report performance and improvement plans to senior management. Based in Bengaluru for an on-site role requiring 5–6 years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5–6 years overall experience
- Meaningful time in a production management / person-in-charge capacity
- Prior experience specifically within aerospace manufacturing
- Solid working knowledge of aerospace quality frameworks (AS9100, FAI/AS9102, PFMEA, APQP)
- Solid working knowledge of shop-floor production management practices
- Demonstrated people-management experience, including supervising shift teams and shop-floor manpower
- Based in Bengaluru or willing to relocate to Bengaluru for this on-site role
- Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline
- Prior experience specifically within aerospace manufacturing: aerostructures, machined components, sheet metal, composites, assembly, or special processes for aerospace/aviation/defense OEMs or Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous-improvement methodologies
- Exposure to CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, composites, or aerostructure assembly processes
- Familiarity with ERP/production-planning systems (SAP or equivalent)
- Experience supporting or leading new site/line start-up or production ramp-up activities
- Prior exposure to programs for major aerospace OEMs (e.g., Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, or equivalent)
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