Manager - Design

About the Role

The Technical Manager will lead the preparation, review, and control of all technical drawings, documentation, and Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) related to RDSO-approved components. The role involves close coordination with design, production, and quality teams to ensure all technical deliverables meet regulatory and customer standards. The incumbent will also drive drawing approvals, maintain documentation compliance, and provide technical leadership to the drafting and documentation team.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and oversee

  preparation, revision, and approval

  of component, gauge, and part drawings as per

  RDSO / client specifications

  .
• Ensure

  compliance of all drawings and documents

  with relevant codes, standards, and QAP requirements.
• Supervise and guide the team of engineers and draftsmen handling

  AutoCAD / SolidWorks drawings

  .
• Liaise with

  RDSO officials, clients, and internal departments

  for drawing approvals, clarifications, and inspections.
• Review and validate

  Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)

  and ensure alignment between drawings, manufacturing, and inspection activities.
• Maintain proper

  document control systems

  for revision tracking, approval logs, and change management.
• Coordinate with production, QA/QC, and vendors to resolve

  technical issues or deviations

  in design or material.
• Prepare and present

  technical documentation

  during audits, inspections, and customer visits.
• Contribute to process improvements related to drawing management and documentation systems.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education:

  B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgical Engineering (Diploma holders with strong experience can also apply).

• Experience:

  Minimum

  8 - 15 years

  of experience in a

  foundry, fabrication, or heavy engineering environment

  handling drawings and QAP documentation.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong command over

  AutoCAD / SolidWorks

  and technical drawing interpretation.
• Practical understanding of

  manufacturing, casting, and inspection processes

  .

• Preferred Exposure:

  RDSO vendor documentation, railway or steel casting projects, and customer audits.