Senior Technical Consultant

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Webley & Scott India is seeking aSenior Technical Consultant with extensive ammunition and defence manufacturing experience to advise on strategic projects and modernisation across international plants.

The role offers a remote consulting engagement with potential visits to facilities in India, requiring deep technical expertise and strong leadership in production systems and automation.

Qualifications

• 10–20+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Background in ammunition, defence manufacturing, precision engineering or industrial machinery.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, production systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical and strategic guidance on two designated manufacturing projects.
• Assess existing machinery, production infrastructure and operational capabilities.
• Advise on machinery selection, industrial automation, equipment performance and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, modernization and process improvement.
• Evaluate international manufacturing practices and recommend relevant technologies.
• Guide engineering teams on production planning, quality management and operational excellence.
• Support feasibility assessments and long-term manufacturing development.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop practical recommendations for growth.
• Mentor and transfer knowledge to internal teams.
• Ensure recommendations align with industry standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Ammunition industry

Defence manufacturing

Industrial machinery

Manufacturing systems

Project advisory

Engineering leadership

Industrial automation

Technical mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Senior Technical Consultant – Ammunition & Advanced Manufacturing

Webley & Scott India | Sial Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd.

Location: United Kingdom (Remote Consulting)

Engagement: Independent Consultant | Project-Based | Strategic Projects

Industry: Defence Manufacturing | Ammunition | Precision Engineering

About the Company

Webley & Scott is a historic British name with a distinguished engineering heritage. Through its manufacturing operations in India, Webley & Scott India is focused on strengthening its technical capabilities, advancing manufacturing excellence and embracing innovation.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking engineering specialist with a strong background in ammunition, defence manufacturing, precision engineering or advanced industrial production.

The selected consultant will advise on strategic projects, bringing international industry experience, an independent technical perspective and a passion for innovation.

This is an opportunity for a senior professional or mid level professional who understands industrial machinery, manufacturing systems and modern production technologies, and who can help shape the future of a growing manufacturing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical and strategic guidance on two designated manufacturing projects.
• Assess existing machinery, production infrastructure and operational capabilities.
• Advise on machinery selection, industrial automation, equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for technological innovation, modernisation and process improvement.
• Evaluate international manufacturing practices and recommend relevant technologies.
• Guide engineering teams on production planning, machinery integration, quality management and operational excellence.
• Support technical feasibility assessments and long-term manufacturing development.
• Collaborate with company leadership to develop practical recommendations for sustainable growth.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to internal engineering teams.
• Ensure recommendations align with applicable industry standards, safety requirements and regulatory obligations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10–20+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing industry experience, preferably in a senior technical or advisory capacity.
• Background in ammunition, defence manufacturing, precision engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial machinery.
• Strong practical understanding of manufacturing equipment, machine operations and production systems.
• Experience in factory modernisation, industrial automation, engineering project management or technology evaluation.
• Previous experience in a senior engineering, technical director, plant leadership or consultancy role.
• Ability to combine hands‑on engineering knowledge with strategic thinking.
• Familiarity with international manufacturing quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with international teams.
• An innovative mindset, independent judgment and genuine enthusiasm for engineering advancement.
• Experience working within established UK or US ammunition engineering and manufacturing organisations will be particularly valued.

Why Join Us?

This is not a traditional full-time engineering position.

It is an opportunity to contribute your experience and expertise to a growing international manufacturing initiative, work directly with company leadership and help influence meaningful long-term engineering decisions.

We value professionals who are curious, technically accomplished, commercially aware and motivated by the opportunity to build something exceptional.

Engagement Details

• Consultancy-based engagement covering strategic projects.
• Flexible working arrangement with remote collaboration.
• Potential visits to manufacturing facilities in India.
• Compensation and project scope to be discussed based on experience and expertise.

Join us in combining British engineering heritage with the next generation of manufacturing innovation.