Production Engineer to convert prototype to production-- – Defence R&D
Astr Defence
- Location
- Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka, India
- Job type
- Full-time
About the role
Astr Defence
Website:
astrdefence.com
Job details:
🚀 We’re Hiring: Engineers Who Can Turn Prototypes into Production
Many companies can design prototypes.
Very few engineers can convert them into reliable, scalable production systems.
At Astr Defence, this is exactly what we are building.
We develop indigenous defence technologies for the Indian Armed Forces — and now we are looking for a Senior Production Engineering Lead who can transform R&D prototypes into production-ready defence systems.
🛠 Role: Senior Production Engineering Lead – Defence Systems📍 Kadankoppa, Tq. Kalghatgi (Near Hubballi), Karnataka🏢 Astr Defence Pvt Ltd📊 Experience: 5–8 Years
🎯 Your Core Mission
Take a working prototype and build the entire production system around it.
✔ Convert R&D prototypes into stable, production-ready systems✔ Create Process Flows, PFMEA, SOPs and Control Plans✔ Establish repeatable machining processes (Cp/Cpk capability)✔ Lead pilot builds, validation runs and First Article Inspection (FAI)✔ Develop production documentation, traceability and MIL-compliant processes✔ Work closely with design, machining teams and precision vendors
🔧 You’ll Fit Well If You Have
• B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing
• 5–8 years in defence / aerospace / precision engineering manufacturing
• Strong expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups and process capability
• Experience with industrializing R&D designs into production
• Hands-on exposure to CNC / VMC precision machining environments
🇮🇳 Why This Role Matters
At Astr Defence, you won't just run production lines.
You will help convert indigenous defence R&D into deployable systems for the Armed Forces.
That means your work directly contributes to India’s defence self-reliance.
📩 Apply: career@astrdefence.com
📌 Subject: Application – Senior Production Engineering Lead
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