Head of Production

Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Engineer will be a key member of the team responsible for setting up and scaling the smart water meter manufacturing operations at the companys new facility in Hyderabad. Leveraging their mechanical engineering background, the candidate will oversee production line setup, water meter assembly, test bench operation and calibration, and compliance with global standards. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high productivity, safety, and quality in line with company objectives for the Indian and international markets, including Europe, Latin America, North America, and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Production Line Setup & Operation

- Support commissioning and configuration of smart water meter assembly lines.
- Ensure effective implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Monitor production output, downtime, and bottlenecks, and suggest continuous improvements.

Test Bench Operation & Calibration

- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot smart water meter test benches.
- Calibrate and validate test benches in compliance with national and international metering standards (e.g., ISO 4064, MID).
- Support customization of test bench software to meet specific customer or regional requirements.

Mechanical & Software Maintenance

- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment and test infrastructure.
- Coordinate with the software and automation team for integrated troubleshooting.
- Ensure uptime of software-controlled production systems including PLCs and SCADA-based systems.

Standards, Compliance & Quality

- Ensure compliance with metering standards and manufacturing certifications.
- Support internal and external audits related to quality systems and regulatory norms.
- Document procedures, inspection reports, calibration records, and failure logs.

Cross-Utility Knowledge & Collaboration

- Work on shared platforms and tools for electricity, water, and future gas meter manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across validation, QA, software, and IT.

Key Requirements

Education:

Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institute.

Any stream of technical knowledge + water experience

Strong hydraulics knowledge with industrial experience.

Experience:

58 years of experience in metering, automotive, electronics, or EMS industry with hands-on exposure to production and maintenance.

Skills:

- Candidate required exclusively for the test bench.
- Any stream of technical knowledge + water experience
- Strong hydraulics knowledge with industrial experience.
- Understanding of water meter manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Experience in calibration and validation techniques.
- Hands-on knowledge of test benches, PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation interfaces.
- Familiarity with standards like ISO 4064, MID, and other utility metering norms.
- Basic understanding of software integration and troubleshooting in a production environment.

Authority and Decision-Making Rights

Operational Authority

- Initiate and execute test bench calibration cycles.
- Approve initial production batches after validation checks.
- Shut down and escalate in case of non-compliance or equipment failure.

Collaborative Authority

- Participate in production planning meetings.
- Contribute to design-for-manufacturing reviews.
- Coordinate with vendors and in-house software teams for test bench and production line upgrades.

Compliance and Quality Influence

- Implement and monitor adherence to quality standards.
- Support audit preparations and respond to non-conformance reports.

Growth Path

The position offers growth into roles such as Senior Production Engineer, Plant Maintenance Head, or Manufacturing Excellence Lead, with opportunities to contribute across the companys multi-utility product portfolio

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