Manager Manufacturing and QC

Sp Ultraflex Systems; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Ultraflex Systems Pvt. Ltd. in Navi Mumbai seeks a hands-on leader to head Mechanical Manufacturing and Quality Control for low-volume, customized machinery. You will drive fabrication, erection, painting and assembly, enforce strict quality standards, and mentor a skilled shop-floor team to achieve productivity gains.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, adaptability to evolving designs, and the ability to translate changes into robust manufacturing practices and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in low-volume, customized machinery manufacturing.
• Experience with fabrication, erection, painting and critical mechanical assembly operations.
• Ability to translate evolving designs into effective manufacturing practices.
• Strong leadership, discipline, productivity and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all stages of mechanical manufacturing: erection, paint, and assembly.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy, workmanship and surface quality.
• Drive production schedules, optimize manpower and reduce rework.
• Establish robust quality control across all stages.
• Mentor supervisors and workers; coordinate with Design, PPC, Purchase and Automation teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Fabrication and precision assembly

Leadership and shop-floor management

Problem-solving and execution

Adaptability to design changes

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SP Ultraflex Systems Pvt. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced Slitter Rewinders and Web Inspection & Rewinding Machines, seeks a technically proficient, hands-on and authoritative professional to lead its Mechanical Manufacturing and Quality Control functions.

Our machines are continuously evolving through technological innovation, design enhancements and new component developments. The role demands strong engineering fundamentals, adaptability and the ability to rapidly understand and implement new designs, components and manufacturing processes.

Role & responsibilities

Lead and oversee all stages of mechanical manufacturing:

• Erection Stage: Fabrication, structural alignment, dimensional accuracy and workmanship.
• Paint Stage: Surface preparation, painting processes, finish quality and inspection.
• Assembly Stage: Precision assembly, alignment, fitting and integration of critical mechanical components.
• Apply strong mechanical engineering knowledge to resolve technical challenges, interpret evolving designs and translate engineering changes into effective manufacturing practices.
• Provide decisive shop-floor leadership, enforcing discipline, accountability, productivity and quality standards.
• Drive timely execution of production schedules, optimize manpower utilization and minimize rework.
• Establish robust quality control practices across all manufacturing stages.
• Develop structured induction training for new recruits and continuous technical training, skill enhancement and multiskilling of existing personnel.
• Mentor supervisors and workers, building a technically competent, disciplined and high-performing workforce.

Coordinate effectively with Design, PPC, Purchase and Automation teams to ensure seamless implementation of new designs and components.

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1220 years of relevant experience in low-volume, customized machinery manufacturing, preferably capital equipment, special-purpose machinery, printing/converting machinery or precision engineering.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical engineering, fabrication, precision assembly, alignment, tolerances and manufacturing quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience in managing fabrication/erection, painting and critical mechanical assembly operations.
• Ability to quickly comprehend new engineering designs, adapt manufacturing methods and guide teams through continuous product and process changes.
• Proven ability to independently lead shop-floor teams, enforce performance standards and deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements.
• Strong leadership presence, assertiveness, decisiveness and the ability to command respect while maintaining a fair and professional work environment.
• Excellent technical problem-solving, people management and execution skills.

IMPORTANT – INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

This position specifically requires experience in low-volume, high-precision, customized machinery manufacturing, involving frequent design changes and complex mechanical assemblies.

Candidates whose experience is exclusively in mass-production industries, such as automobile manufacturing, FMCG or repetitive assembly-line production, are requested not to apply.

We seek a technically accomplished, adaptable and results-driven leader who leads from the front, takes complete ownership of manufacturing performance, develops people and consistently delivers results.

Residential Preference: Candidates residing in Mira Road or Thane (proper), or other locations with convenient connectivity to our factory, will be preferred.