Manufacturing Manager

Company Brief

Planys is a deep tech start-up revolutionizing infrastructure integrity and risk assessment. Planys specializes in smart underwater inspection solutions and sophisticated digital analytics and reporting of NDT data. Planys envisions to steer a new course in the maintenance and inspection industry with its disruptive innovations in the field of marine robotics, novel underwater NDT methods and AI enabled post-inspection analytical digital reporting dashboard. Planys helps asset owners/operators in taking data-driven decisions for effective maintenance and repair of their critical assets. (Website: www.planystech.com)

Role & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee manufacturing activities, provide design/assembly feedback to fabrication vendors, and ensure timely completion. Ensure components meet required mechanical and dimensional accuracy.
• Apply engineering tools (GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FMEA, root cause analysis, CAD-based validation) to solve manufacturing defects or design failures. Provide quick, technically sound solutions to ensure minimal downtime and high production quality.
• Select raw materials, consumables, and fasteners based on application, durability, and cost targets. Coordinate with vendors for procurement, negotiate effectively, and maintain material quality, Quantity and on time Delivery as per the internal customer.
• 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.
• Prepare project budgets, track expenses, and optimize procurement and manufacturing costs.
• Provide financial inputs for part selection and vendor 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 system compatibility and perform assembly-level validation for weathertightness, tolerances, and mechanical fit.
• Use machineries, hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments safely and effectively. Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, compliant workshop environment.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and technicians. Train both team and broader organization members