Chief Operating Officer

Neometrix Defence; Sector 10; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Neometrix Defence in Noida (India) seeks an experienced plant operations leader to manage end-to-end manufacturing, multi-shift shop-floor execution, and the delivery of 50+ custom projects including test benches and defense equipment.

The role calls for deep vendor management across the NCR, adherence to DGAQA, MIL-STD, and strict pressure-testing standards, while leading engineers and supervisors with a hands-on, high‑impact leadership style.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of hands-on plant ops and leadership in defense/aerospace.
• Experience in heavy machinery manufacturing and multi-shift environments.
• Deep knowledge of machining, heavy fabrication, hydraulics/pneumatic systems.
• Proven track record in multi-vendor management and on-time project delivery.
• Familiarity with DGAQA/quality standards and strict testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End plant operations and shop-floor execution at scale.
• Drive 50+ simultaneous custom projects incl. test benches and GSE.
• Oversee NCR vendor network, remove bottlenecks, ensure milestones.
• Enforce quality to MIL-STD and DGAQA across internal and external work.
• Lead production engineers, supervisors, and quality inspectors across shifts.
• Implement 5S, Kaizen, and lean workflows to boost capacity.

Skills

Plant operations

Shop-floor leadership

Vendor management

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Project coordination

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Eng

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

Role is to manage contracts, once received till delivery & service.

• End-to-End Plant Operations & Shop-Floor Execution: Take total ownership of manufacturing, plant operations, multi-shift scheduling, and shop-floor throughput at our Noida facility, ensuring rigorous adherence to production targets and delivery timelines.

• Complex Custom Project Execution: Drive the manufacture and assembly of 50+ simultaneous custom-engineered projects, including universal aircraft test benches, mobile ground support equipment (GSE), hydraulic/pneumatic test rigs, and defense modernization systems.

• Vendor Network & Distributed Fabrication Management: Oversee and police external tool rooms, machine shops, and fabrication vendors across the NCR belt (Faridabad, Noida, etc.) to eliminate bottlenecks, enforce milestones, and ensure zero-delay dispatch.

• Quality Assurance & DGAQA Compliance: Enforce uncompromising quality control standards matching DGAQA, MIL-STD, and stringent pressure-testing protocols (up to 1,800+ bar) across all internal and outsourced components.

• Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing: Implement 5S, Kaizen, and robust engineering workflows to streamline machining, heavy structural fabrication, and mechanical integration while scaling production capacity.

• Team Leadership & Accountability: Lead, mentor, and drive accountability across production engineers, shop-floor supervisors, and quality inspectors operating across multiple shifts.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Production/Industrial Engineering, or Mechatronics.

• Experience: 10 to 20 years of hands‑on plant operations, heavy machinery manufacturing, or shop‑floor leadership experience within Defense & Aerospace, Heavy Engineering, or Industrial Equipment sectors.

• Technical Expertise: Deep mastery of machining, heavy structural fabrication, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, electrical control panels, and custom-engineered capital equipment manufacturing.

• Vendor & Project Management: Proven track record of managing multi‑vendor machining networks, complex custom‑built assembly lines, and clearing project backlogs under tight delivery deadlines.

• Leadership Style: High‑intensity, hands‑on operational leader with exceptional on‑ground presence, uncompromising quality standards, and the authority to drive multi‑shift execution.