Manager - Projects (Prototyping Division)

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prototyping firm in India is seeking a Manager - Projects for their Prototyping Division. This role will involve managing end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery across various manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary ranging from INR 4.8 to 6 LPA, with opportunities for mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management in manufacturing environments.
• Strong project monitoring, control, and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and allocate resources.
• Track project progress against timelines and implement mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

End-to-end project planning

Client communication

Cost control

Cross-functional coordination

Business acumen

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Advanced Excel

MIS Tools

Job description

Overview

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 480000 - Rs 600000 (ie INR 4.8 - 6 LPA)

Min Experience: 5 years

JobType: full-time

The Manager - Projects (Prototyping Division) is responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, tracking, and successful delivery of prototyping projects across multiple manufacturing technologies. This role requires strong project management expertise, cross-functional coordination, cost ownership, and client-facing communication, with accountability for project performance, operational efficiency, and contribution to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and allocate resources across Additive Manufacturing (3DP), Casting, CNC machining, Finishing, and Painting operations.
• Track project progress against timelines, identify risks or delays, and implement timely mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients by providing proactive updates, addressing technical queries, and escalating risks where required.
• Monitor and control project costs, evaluate make-vs-buy decisions, and manage outsourcing to third-party vendors when necessary.
• Consolidate and analyze project MIS across teams, preparing weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate closely with L2 Supervisors and functional leads to balance capacity and optimize workload distribution.
• Ensure adherence to planning, execution, and reporting SOPs across all project stages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project planning, tracking, and execution processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project assistants and team members to build long-term capability.
• Support sales and business development teams by providing feasibility studies, timelines, and project planning inputs.
• Own project-level cost efficiency and contribute to P&L performance at the project level.

Required Skills & Competencies

• End-to-end project planning, scheduling, and execution in manufacturing environments.
• Strong project monitoring, control, and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Client communication and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Cost control, budgeting, and outsourcing / vendor management expertise.
• MIS reporting, dashboard creation, and management presentations.
• Cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams.
• SOP-driven execution, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
• Team leadership, mentoring, and capability development.
• Business acumen with ownership of project-level P&L and growth orientation.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Key Skills & Tools

• Project Planning & End-to-End Project Management
• Manufacturing & Prototyping Operations Management
• Additive Manufacturing / Rapid Prototyping
• CNC Manufacturing & Casting Processes
• Capacity Planning & Load Balancing
• Third-Party Vendor & Outsourcing Management
• MIS, Dashboards & Management Reporting
• SOP Development & Compliance
• Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimation
• Project-Level P&L Ownership
• MS Project, Advanced Excel, MIS Tools