Lead, Gun Systems

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership

• Oversee full-scale manufacturing of gun systems including barrel assembly, recoil mechanisms, mounts, and fire control integration
• Lead production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization across multiple facilities.
  

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Implement and monitor QAPs and inspection plans for all stages of gun system assembly
• Conduct proof testing, endurance trials, and accuracy validation of weapon systems
• Ensure compliance with defence standards (ISO, NATO, MoD) and internal quality benchmarks
  

Process & Compliance Management

• Identify and resolve non-conformities during assembly through structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., RCA, 8D, FRACAS).
• Ensure cybersecurity and physical security compliance as per SMLDI 2025 guidelines
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with R&D, procurement, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of components and systems.
• Manage vendor relationships for critical parts like barrels, sensors, mounts, and electronics
  

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques including automated assembly, additive manufacturing, and modular upgrades
• Explore integration of hybrid kill systems combining soft kill (jammers, radar) and hard kill (guns, lasers)Roles & Responsibilities
  

Manufacturing Leadership

• Oversee full-scale manufacturing of gun systems including barrel assembly, recoil mechanisms, mounts, and fire control integration
• Lead production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization across multiple facilities.
  

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Implement and monitor QAPs and inspection plans for all stages of gun system assembly
• Conduct proof testing, endurance trials, and accuracy validation of weapon systems
• Ensure compliance with defence standards (ISO, NATO, MoD) and internal quality benchmarks
  

Process & Compliance Management

• Identify and resolve non-conformities during assembly through structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., RCA, 8D, FRACAS).
• Ensure cybersecurity and physical security compliance as per SMLDI 2025 guideline
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with R&D, procurement, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of components and systems.
• Manage vendor relationships for critical parts like barrels, sensors, mounts, and electronics
  

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques including automated assembly, additive manufacturing, and modular upgrades.
• Explore integration of hybrid kill systems combining soft kill (jammers, radar) and hard kill (guns, lasers).
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Defence Engineering; Or any relevant degree.
• Minimum 18+ years of experience in Defence manufacturing, preferably in gun systems or large-caliber ammunition.
• Experience with DRDO, OFB, or private defence OEMs is highly desirable.