Production Engineer

Who we are:

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

Job Purpose:

The Production Planning & Process Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production processes, documentation, schedules, and resource planning to ensure seamless operations and adherence to quality and safety standards. The role requires a strong hands-on approach in manufacturing process control, risk mitigation, and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Process & Documentation Management

• Create, update, and maintain

  Production Procedures, Process Standards, Documentation, and Flow Diagrams

  .
• Develop and manage

  Production Plans

  aligned with organizational goals and delivery targets.
• Maintain and track

  Route Cards, production records, and drawings

  to ensure workflow transparency and process traceability.

Tools & Resource Management

• Monitor and maintain

  inventory of tools, jigs, and fixtures

  , ensuring availability and readiness for production.
• Ensure

  efficient utilization of workforce, machines, and resources

  to achieve operational efficiency.

Risk & Performance Management

• Implement

  Risk Matrix

  and

  Skill Matrix

  for resource optimization and risk mitigation.
• Conduct

  Risk Analysis

  and prepare

  mitigation plans

  for identified risks.
• Track, monitor, and report

  KPIs

  to evaluate production efficiency and performance.

Maintenance & Continual Improvement

• Maintain records of

  preventative and breakdown maintenance activities

  .
• Drive and track

  continual improvement initiatives (Kaizen)

  to enhance productivity and reduce inefficiencies.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Plan, optimize, and execute

  production schedules

  based on business priorities and capacity availability.
• Ensure compliance with

  FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention processes

  across production areas.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all processes align with

  AS9100D standards

  to support aerospace-grade quality and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain quality compliance and support audits.

ERP & System Management

• Utilize and maintain familiarity with

  Oracle NetSuite ERP

  for production planning, resource allocation, and record management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

  or related field.

• 5–8 years of experience

  in production planning, manufacturing process engineering, or industrial engineering.
• Experience in

  production planning, manufacturing process engineering, or industrial engineering

  .
• Knowledge of

  AS9100D / aerospace standards

  preferred.
• Experience with

  ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite preferred)

  .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting

  technical drawings and process documents

  .
• Hands-on knowledge of

  Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement

  concepts.