Manager - Fabrication - Hedavali Workshop

Rely; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

John Cockerill is seeking a Manager - Fabrication for Hedavali Workshop in India. The role oversees production planning for heavy fabrication, ensuring on-time delivery and cost targets.

The candidate should have strong welding/process knowledge, and hands-on SAP/ fabrication experience. We expect 8–10 years in a heavy engineering environment, with exposure to ASME IX, lean practices, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Mechanical Engineering with 8–10 years in high production planning.
• Experience in SAP and fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute fabrication operations to meet deadlines and company targets.
• Prepare raw material summary for procurement of fabricated components and time estimates.
• Deep knowledge of welding techniques (SMAW, FCAW) and reading welding symbols.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) per ASME IX; manage WPQ.
• Implement Lean, 5S and continuous improvement to reduce rework and boost shop efficiency.
• Enforce quality control and safety regulations (OSHA/HSE).
• Perform SAP MM/PP functions for procurement & production planning; MS Office & AutoCAD proficiency.
• Coordinate with Purchase/Projects/Design/Production and other departments.
• Follow up with suppliers for technical problem solving and expediting deliveries.
• Knowledge of surface preparation & inspection per ISO/ SSPC or NACE guidelines.
• Track fabrication, blasting, painting, procurement, assembly and dispatch.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Fabrication planning

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Manager - Fabrication - Hedavali Workshop

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructures.

With more than 8 200 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.649 billion in 2025 in 27 countries, on 5 continents.

Hedavali Workshop

Job Purpose

• To manage Production Planning activities ( Heavy Fabrication Related).

Key Result Area

• Initiate planning activities and processes through effective planning forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute fabrication operations to meet delivery deadlines andcompany targets.
• Preparation of Raw material Summery for procurement of various Mfg.components (Fabricated components). Time estimation for fabrication activities.
• Deep knowledge of welding techniques (e.g. SMAW, FCAW) and the ability tointerpret complex engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Develop, review, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) inaccordance with industry codes like ASME Section IX. Manage Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), ensuring all welders are properly tested and certified for thespecific positions, materials, and processes they are working on (SMAW, FCAW)
• Implement and maintain Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvementpractices to minimize rework and increase shop efficiency.
• Enforce quality control procedures and rigorous workplace safety regulations (e.g.,OSHA, local HSE).
• Carrying out various SAP functions related to procurement & production planning(MM/PP modules). Proficiency in computer software such as MS Office & AutoCADis highly preferred
• Suppliers follow up for technical problem solving & expediting to achieve deliveriesas per Plan.
• Knowledge of surface preparation & Inspection as per (e.g., ISO, SSPC, or NACEguidelines)
• Monitoring & Tracking of different manufacturing activities like Fabrication,Blasting Painting, Procurement, Assembly and Dispatch on a periodic basis.
• Coordination with various functions or departments like Purchase/Projects/Design/Production etc.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be an

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university with 8 – 10 years’experience in high production planning environment (large engineering & heavyengineering industry preferred).
• Operating, and hands on experience in SAP & Fabrication candidates are preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Thorough Knowledge on Mechanical Equipment’s.
• Thorough knowledge on reading of drawings

Other Competencies

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.

Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?

We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!