General Manager – Technical & Manufacturing Aerospace/defense

GLOINNT Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOINNT Solutions in Bengaluru, India, seeks a General Manager – Technical & Manufacturing to lead engineering, manufacturing and program delivery of aerospace/defense products. The role emphasizes strategic technical leadership, manufacturing excellence and industrialization of new products.

The executive will guide lean improvements, set technical direction, and build high-performing teams with strong customer interface and program oversight. Immediate to 60 days notice preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience leading complex aerospace/defense programs and NPI.
• Strong track record in operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the company’s manufacturing and engineering strategy.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), product transitions, and industrialization.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100, IPC, and customer specifications.
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including process engineering, tooling, testing, and production.
• Provide executive oversight for complex customer programs and technical deliverables.
• Lead and mentor engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Lean Six Sigma

Aerospace domain

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Role: General Manager –Technical & Manufacturing Aerospace/defense

Experience: 15+ years

Notice Period: Immediate to 60 days

Role Overview

The General Manager – Technical & Manufacturing will lead the organization’s engineering, manufacturing, and program execution functions, ensuring world‑class delivery of aerospace or high‑reliability products.

This executive role is responsible for technical strategy, manufacturing excellence, new product industrialization, and program delivery, while building scalable processes and high‑performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define and drive the company’s manufacturing and engineering strategy.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), product transitions, and industrialization.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100, IPC, and customer specifications.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including process engineering, tooling, testing, and production.
• Drive improvements in productivity, yield, cost, and delivery performance using Lean and continuous improvement practices.

Program & Customer Management

• Provide executive oversight for complex customer programs and technical deliverables.
• Manage schedule, cost, and quality commitments across programs.
• Act as a senior technical interface with customers and partners.

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Lead and mentor engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams.
• Build strong leadership pipelines and promote a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience

• 15–20 years in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• Proven leadership managing engineering and manufacturing organizations.
• Strong background in Aerospace/Defense wiring harness, PCBA, system integration, manufacturing engineering, and operational excellence.

Preferred

• PMP / Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience working with global aerospace customers and complex manufacturing programs

Reporting Structure

Reports To: India Director / Head of Operations

Leads: Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Production teams (including managers and senior engineers).