Production Supervisor - Electrical/Electronics Assembly - JSW UAV

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A Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the actual production flow within the shop floor. This includes managing work distribution, tracking Plan vs. Actual performance, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring workplace safety. The role also involves close coordination with supporting departments such as Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and Stores to ensure timely execution of production activities as per the defined schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shift Planning & Workforce Allocation

Develop and manage weekly shift schedules aligned with production forecasts, ensuring balanced shift rotation and optimal utilization of manpower across workstations.

• Daily Operational Leadership

Conduct structured shift opening meetings to communicate daily production plans, quality objectives, and safety protocols, ensuring team alignment and readiness.

• Production Monitoring & Issue Resolution

Oversee real-time progress at each assembly station, proactively identifying bottlenecks and coordinating timely resolution of technical or process-related issues.

• Quality & Compliance Management

Ensure full compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and QMS standards; lead audit preparations and effectively close non-conformities and observations with proper documentation and root cause analysis.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with PPC, Maintenance, Quality, and Stores departments to resolve operational challenges, streamline material flow, and maintain uninterrupted production continuity.

• Continuous Improvement

Proficient in lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke. Promote continuous improvement through lean principles, effective utilization of equipment and workforce. Fostering autonomy of machines and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.

• Team building and Skill enhancement

Facilitate team-building initiatives and skill enhancement programs to foster collaboration, growth, and high-performance culture.

Job Skill Set Requirements:

• UAV Electrical Systems Expertise

Hands-on experience in electrical and electronic systems UAVs including integration, testing and troubleshooting of flight control, power generation system, datalink system etc.

• Ground Control & Communication Systems

Proficient in the assembly, configuration of Ground Control Stations (GCS) and Ground Data Terminals (GDT). Strong understanding of UAV datalink and communication systems including SATCOM, C-band, S/L-band, and UHF-band technologies.

• Navigation Systems

Hands-on experience on UAV navigation equipment such as INS (Inertial Navigation system), GNSS (Global Navigation and Satellite System, ADU (Air Data System), Magnetometer, AIS (Aircraft Identification System) etc. Understanding of UAV automatic landing systems such as infrared (IR) landing, laser-guided landing, DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System)-based landing and real-time kinematic (RTK) navigation.

• Payload Integration & Diagnostics

Knowledge of payload systems including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Inverse SAR (ISAR), Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) and DAY camera, ELINT (Electronic Intelligence and COMINT (Communication Intelligence). Experienced in payload installation, configuration and fault diagnosis.

• Telemetry & Downlink Data Analysis

Skilled in analyzing telemetry data for fault identification and performance evaluation. Experienced in power-on testing of UAV including sensor calibration and payload configuration.

• Technical Interpretation & Assembly Processes

Strong ability to interpret complex assembly drawings, GD&T symbols, and technical documentation; experienced in various assembly processes including sealant application, riveting, welding, and fastener installation.

• PCB Assembly & Wiring Harness

Proficient in wiring harness layout, bonding, grounding, and electrical routing. Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-7711/7721) to design, inspect and repair PCBs.

• UAV Power Generation and Battery Systems

Strong understanding of UAV power generation architecture including alternators, rectifiers, converters, and distribution units. Experienced in diagnosing power-related faults and ensuring stable electrical supply to avionics, payloads and propulsion systems. Practical experience in managing battery workshops, including maintenance of dry & liquid batteries.