Manufacturing Manager

Xsub Robotics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Xsub Robotics in Chennai is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineering professional to lead the end-to-end process flow for underwater vehicle components. The role emphasizes optimizing assembly lines, collaborating with fabrication vendors, and ensuring parts meet stringent mechanical and dimensional tolerances.

Responsibilities include coordinating material selection, procurement, and cost-aware decisions; preparing test and inspection documentation; and mentoring the QA team to uphold

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and improve manufacturing and assembly process flow for Underwater Vehicle components & subsystems; identify bottlenecks, optimize cycle times, and implement best practices for efficiency and standardization.
• Oversee manufacturing activities; provide design/assembly feedback to fabrication vendors; ensure timely completion and mechanical/dimensional accuracy of components.
• Resolve manufacturing/design issues using GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FMEA, RCA to ensure minimal downtime and quality output.
• Select raw materials, consumables, and fasteners based on application, durability, and cost; coordinate with vendors for procurement and quality.
• Ensure quantity and on-time delivery as per internal customer requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including test reports, build logs, inspection reports, and process sheets; collaborate across design, testing, procurement, and operations.
• Plan budgets, track manufacturing costs, and support cost optimization in procurement and production decisions.
• Maintain a reliable pool of alternate vendors for fabrication, machining, and procurement.
• Perform quality checks for incoming materials, fabricated components, and outsourced assemblies.
• Lead integration of mechanical subassemblies, seals, housings, pressure vessels, frames, and drive components; ensure watertightness, tolerances, and mechanical fit.
• Use machineries, hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments safely; enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean workshop environment.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and technicians; train team and organization members.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Create, manage, and continuously improve the manufacturing and assembly process flow for Underwater Vehicle components & subsystems. Identify bottlenecks, optimize cycle times, and implement best practices for process efficiency and standardization.
2. Oversee manufacturing activities, provide design/assembly feedback to fabrication vendors, and ensure timely completion. Ensure components meet required mechanical and dimensional accuracy.
3. Resolve manufacturing and design-related issues using engineering tools (GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FMEA, RCA) to ensure minimal downtime and quality output.
4. Select raw materials, consumables, and fasteners based on application, durability, and cost targets. Coordinate with vendors for procurement, negotiate effectively, and maintain material quality.
5. Quantity and on time Delivery as per the internal customer.
6. Prepare technical documentation including test reports, build logs, inspection reports, and process sheets. Collaborate with design, testing, procurement, and operations teams to meet development objectives.
7. Plan budgets, track manufacturing costs, and support cost optimization in procurement and production decisions.
8. Maintain a reliable pool of alternate vendors for fabrication, machining, and procurement.
9. Perform quality checks for incoming materials, fabricated components, and outsourced assemblies.
10. Lead integration of mechanical subassemblies, seals, housings, pressure vessels, frames, and drive components. Ensure system compatibility and perform assembly-level validation for watertightness, tolerances, and mechanical fit.
11. Use machineries, hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments safely and effectively. Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, compliant workshop environment.
12. Mentor junior QA engineers and technicians. Train both the team and the broader organization members.