Production Manager - Medical Devices

Ayati Devices Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership on shop floor

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Ayati Devices Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to own end-to-end manufacturing operations for medical devices. You will lead planning, sourcing, process controls and quality systems, ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality & Regulatory, Supply Chain and Product teams to scale production for India and international markets, maintaining traceability and cost discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in medical devices, electronics, diagnostics, healthcare equipment or other regulated manufacturing industries preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing/production.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on forecasts and customer requirements.
• Manage end-to-end assembly and manufacturing activities for electronic and medical devices.
• Ensure ISO 13485 QMS compliance and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D during product transfer to production and support Design Transfer activities.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure timely material availability.
• Lead and develop production operators and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for cost and productivity improvements and track KPIs.
• Maintain equipment, tooling and process controls; implement 5S and lean practices.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

SMT / PCB manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

Job Description:

About Ayati Devices

Ayati Devices is a MedTech company developing and commercialising innovative medical devices for diabetic foot, neuropathy, vascular health and related clinical applications. Our products are deployed across hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations in India and international markets.

We are looking for a Production Manager who can take end-to-end ownership of our manufacturing operations and build a robust, scalable and quality-driven production function.

Role Overview

The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, managing and continuously improving the manufacturing of Ayatis medical devices, ensuring that products are manufactured on time, at the required quality, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and QMS requirements.

The role requires a highly hands-on individual who can work closely with Engineering, Quality & Regulatory, Supply Chain, Product and Service teams to ensure smooth transition from product development to consistent commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts and customer requirements.
  
• Ensure timely production and delivery of finished medical devices.
  
• Plan manpower, machines, materials and production capacity.
  
• Monitor production output, productivity, rejection and rework.
  
• Identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions to improve throughput.
  
• Maintain appropriate production records and traceability.
  

2. Manufacturing Operations

• Manage end-to-end assembly and manufacturing activities for electronic and medical devices.
  
• Establish and maintain standardised manufacturing processes, SOPs, work instructions and process controls.
  
• Ensure adherence to approved BOMs, drawings, specifications and manufacturing instructions.
  
• Drive line balancing, cycle-time reduction and productivity improvement.
  
• Implement 5S, visual management and lean manufacturing practices.
  
• Establish appropriate in-process inspection and testing checkpoints in coordination with Quality.
  

3. Quality & QMS Compliance

• Ensure production activities comply with the companys ISO 13485 QMS and applicable medical-device regulatory requirements.
  
• Ensure adherence to approved processes, work instructions and quality standards.
  
• Work closely with the Quality team on non-conformities, CAPA, deviations, change controls and process improvements.
  
• Ensure proper batch/lot traceability and production documentation.
  
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
  
• Ensure that only approved components, materials and processes are used in production.
  

4. New Product Introduction & Scale-up

• Work closely with R&D/Product Engineering during transfer of products from development to production.
  
• Support Design Transfer / Manufacturing Transfer activities.
  
• Develop assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, test procedures and production documentation.
  
• Identify Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements.
  
• Participate in prototype builds, pilot production and production validation.
  
• Establish scalable processes for increasing production volumes.
  

5. Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement and vendors to ensure timely availability of components and materials.
  
• Work with vendors to improve component quality and consistency.
  
• Support qualification of new vendors and alternate components.
  
• Monitor material shortages that could affect production schedules.
  
• Coordinate with stores/inventory teams for material issuance and reconciliation.
  

6. Team Management

• Lead and manage production operators, technicians and other manufacturing personnel.
  
• Define manpower requirements and support recruitment/training.
  
• Train employees on production processes, SOPs, work instructions and quality requirements.
  
• Monitor individual and team productivity.
  
• Build a culture of ownership, discipline, quality and continuous improvement.
  

7. Cost & Productivity Improvement

• Identify opportunities for reduction in manufacturing cost, labour cost, material wastage and rework.
  
• Improve yield and first-pass acceptance.
  
• Drive initiatives for BOM optimisation and process simplification.
  
• Track key manufacturing KPIs and take corrective actions.
  

8. Equipment & Manufacturing Infrastructure

• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and calibration of production equipment and tools.
  
• Identify requirements for new machinery, fixtures and testing equipment as production volumes increase.
  
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and minimise production downtime.
  
• Support development and commissioning of new manufacturing infrastructure.
  

Key Performance Indicators

The candidate will be evaluated on:

• Production plan adherence
  
• On-time delivery
  
• Production yield / First Pass Yield
  
• Rejection and rework rate
  
• Manufacturing cycle time
  
• Labour productivity
  
• Production cost per unit
  
• Material wastage
  
• Equipment utilisation
  
• Inventory / WIP management
  
• CAPA and deviation closure
  
• Audit compliance
  
• Reduction in customer complaints attributable to manufacturing
  

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelors degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or related discipline.
  
• Experience in medical devices, electronics, diagnostics, healthcare equipment or other regulated manufacturing industries preferred.
  

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing/production, preferably in:
  • Medical devices
    
  • Diagnostic equipment
    
  • Electronic products
    
  • Precision instruments
    
  • Healthcare equipment
    
  • Other ISO 13485 / regulated manufacturing environments
    

Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical understanding of:

• Production planning and control
  
• Electronics/electromechanical assembly
  
• BOM, drawings and engineering change management
  
• Manufacturing SOPs and work instructions
  
• Process validation
  
• Quality inspection and testing
  
• Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
  
• ISO 13485 / QMS
  
• Lean manufacturing / 5S
  
• Production KPIs and MIS
  
• Vendor and manufacturing process management
  

Knowledge of SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly, soldering, testing, calibration, mechanical assembly and electronic device manufacturing will be an advantage.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelors degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or related discipline.
  
• Experience in medical devices, electronics, diagnostics, healthcare equipment or other regulated manufacturing industries preferred.
  

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing/production, preferably in:
  • Medical devices
    
  • Diagnostic equipment
    
  • Electronic products
    
  • Precision instruments
    
  • Healthcare equipment
    
  • Other ISO 13485 / regulated manufacturing environments
    

Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical understanding of:

• Production planning and control
  
• Electronics/electromechanical assembly
  
• BOM, drawings and engineering change management
  
• Manufacturing SOPs and work instructions
  
• Process validation
  
• Quality inspection and testing
  
• Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
  
• ISO 13485 / QMS
  
• Lean manufacturing / 5S
  
• Production KPIs and MIS
  
• Vendor and manufacturing process management
  

Knowledge of SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly, soldering, testing, calibration, mechanical assembly and electronic device manufacturing will be an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and comfortable working on the shop floor
  
• Strong in execution and production discipline
  
• Process-oriented but practical
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing startup environment
  
• Capable of building systems from scratch
  
• Strong in problem-solving and root-cause analysis
  
• Able to manage both people and processes
  
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Product teams
  
• Willing to take ownership rather than wait for instructions
  

The ideal candidate should have the mindset of “If there is a production problem, I will find the root cause and solve it” rather than simply escalating problems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative medical devices with real-world clinical impact
  
• Opportunity to build and scale manufacturing for products being deployed in India and international markets
  
• High ownership and direct interaction with the leadership team
  
• Opportunity to build manufacturing systems and processes in a growing MedTech company
  
• Exposure to product development, regulatory requirements and international markets
  

Requirements: