Website:
armory.in
Job details:
What is Armory?
What we are building requires hard work, tenacity, ownership, creativity and way more man-hours than an everyday job.
If you are a savant at what you do, love autonomy, have high agency and genuinely want to impact the future of this country, we want you to work with us starting yesterday!
Modern conflicts waged remotely demand a radical rethinking of strategy as adversaries deploy inexpensive drones and technology to inflict maximum damage with minimal risk.
If you prefer routine over the dynamic unpredictability of innovation, Armory isn't for you. Our fast-paced environment requires genuine curiosity, resilience, a passion for continuous learning, and comfort with rapid change.
Armory is a new age defence tech startup building next-generation products to strengthen Indian forces in the modern battlefields.
About the founder
Amardeep Singh is an IIT Bombay alumnus & an aerospace engineer by education. He was a founding member of ideaForge - currently India’s biggest drone company & the first drone company to get listed on the Indian stock exchange.
His 16-year entrepreneurial journey is marked by a series of ambitious ventures spanning across diverse tech domains like Drones, Consumer Hardware, B2B SaaS & AI.
About this role
You will be responsible for leading end-to-end production for Armory’s defence hardware systems. From setting up new manufacturing lines to scaling them for consistent, high-quality output. You will be building production from zero, refining processes, and ensuring every unit meets defence-grade precision.
- Set up a new manufacturing facility and optimise existing assembly lines.
- Develop production schedules balancing throughput, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Build and lead production teams, from operators to line engineers, with a focus on technical rigor and accountability.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices, drive cost controls, and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Ensure end-to-end compliance with defence production and operational safety standards.
- Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and QA to translate design intent into reliable manufacturing outcomes.
- Track KPIs, monitor yield and downtime, and proactively fix bottlenecks.
- Manage vendor partnerships, fabrication dependencies, and production budgets.
Must Haves
- 7–10 years of experience in hardware or electronics manufacturing, preferably in defence, aerospace, or industrial hardware.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, mechanical/electronic assembly, and QA systems.
- Hands-on approach to process optimization, with comfort working in high-stakes environments.
- Strong leadership and mentoring experience across production teams.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and planning skills.
Bonus Points For
- Experience in defence, aerospace, or mission-critical hardware production.
- Experience in setting up or scaling a production unit/process from scratch.
- Exposure to electromechanical system integration or RF/mechanical subassemblies.
- Familiarity with ISO/AS9100, DRDO, or DGQA compliance frameworks.
- A track record of scaling manufacturing capacity without compromising quality.
- Strong vendor management and cross-functional coordination experience.
What Will Make You Successful in This Role?
- Building structured processes out of ambiguity.
- Balancing cost, quality, and speed.
- Getting Sh*t done.
*The apply link will redirect to our job portal, which has the full Job Description, which will take 15 minutes to read and 15 minutes to apply.
You can use the link below as well:
https://careers.armory.in/jobs/Careers/128390000002559007/Lead-Production-Manager?source=CareerSite
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