Project Manager

Job Title Technical Program Manager – Grading, Sorting & Packing Machine Systems Role Summary The Technical Program Manager will lead end-to-end execution of machine development and manufacturing programs for grading, weighing, sorting, inspection, bagging, clipping, and packaging systems used in agricultural and industrial applications. The role requires close coordination across: ● Mechanical design teams ● Embedded/electrical/control teams ● Vision system and software teams ● Procurement and sourcing ● Sheet metal, machining, and fabrication vendors ● Assembly, integration, and testing teams ● Quality and field deployment teams The primary objective is to ensure machines are developed, manufactured, integrated, tested, and deployed on schedule, within target cost, and with reliable field performance. The role is highly execution-oriented and requires strong ownership of timelines, vendor coordination, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and cross-functional alignment. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Planning & Execution ● Create and maintain detailed project plans covering: ○ Design ○ Procurement ○ Fabrication ○ Assembly ○ Electrical integration ○ Embedded/software integration ○ Testing and validation ○ FAT and field trials ● Define project milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths ● Conduct regular project reviews and track execution against timelines ● Drive closure of action items and escalation of delays or blockers ● Ensure effective coordination between internal teams and external vendors 2. Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination ● Coordinate execution between: ○ Mechanical engineering ○ Embedded and electronics teams ○ Software and vision teams ○ Manufacturing and assembly teams ● Ensure alignment between machine architecture, controls, sensors, and software integration ● Track engineering deliverables including: ○ Drawings ○ BOM releases ○ Electrical schematics ○ Firmware/software readiness ○ Assembly documentation ● Ensure design changes and revisions are communicated and implemented properly across teams 3. Procurement & Vendor Management ● Coordinate with procurement teams for timely sourcing of: ○ Fabricated components ○ Machined parts ○ Motors and drives ○ Pneumatics ○ Sensors and load cells ○ Controllers and electrical components ○ Cameras, lighting, and vision hardware ● Track vendor manufacturing progress, quality, and delivery schedules ● Work closely with fabrication vendors for: ○ Sheet metal ○ Machining ○ Welding ○ Powder coating ○ Structural assemblies ● Support vendor development and alternate sourcing initiatives for critical components ● Escalate supply chain risks and delays proactively 4. Manufacturing & Assembly Readiness ● Ensure manufacturing readiness before release to fabrication and assembly ● Review manufacturability of: ○ Sheet metal parts ○ Weldments ○ Machined components ○ Assembly structures ● Coordinate prototype and pilot builds ● Ensure assembly kit completeness and material availability ● Work with assembly teams to resolve: ○ Fitment issues ○ Tolerance stack-up issues ○ Wiring and pneumatic routing challenges ○ Mechanical integration problems ● Support DFM/DFA improvements to reduce assembly time, cost, and rework 5. Vision System & Automation Integration ● Coordinate integration of: ○ Industrial cameras ○ Lighting systems ○ Vision inspection and sorting software ○ Sensors and actuators ○ PLC/controller systems ○ Servo and motion systems ● Work with embedded and vision teams to ensure: ○ Reliable grading/sorting performance ○ Calibration and synchronization ○ Real-time communication between systems ○ Stable operation during production conditions ● Support testing and optimization of sorting accuracy, throughput, and repeatability 6. Testing, Validation & Deployment ● Plan and monitor: ○ Machine testing ○ FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) ○ Trial runs ○ Field deployments ● Ensure machines meet targets for: ○ Accuracy ○ Throughput ○ Reliability ○ Stability ○ Safety ● Maintain issue trackers and coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions ● Support field feedback incorporation into future revisions 7. Reporting & Project Control ● Maintain and publish: ○ Project schedules ○ BOM tracking ○ Procurement status ○ Vendor progress reports ○ Risk registers ○ Testing status ○ Open issue trackers ● Provide regular updates to leadership on: ○ Timeline adherence ○ Risks and bottlenecks ○ Cost impact ○ Manufacturing readiness Required Skills & Qualifications ● Strong execution and project coordination capability in industrial hardware projects ● Understanding of: ○ Industrial machinery/SPM development ○ Sheet metal fabrication and machining ○ Pneumatics and motion systems ○ Sensors and load-cell based systems ○ Embedded/control systems ○ Industrial vision inspection and sorting systems ● Ability to read and interpret: ○ Mechanical drawings ○ BOMs ○ Assembly drawings ○ Electrical schematics ● Strong vendor management and manufacturing coordination skills ● Excellent follow-up, communication, and issue-resolution capability Preferred Experience ● 5–12 years of experience in: ○ Machine building ○ Industrial automation ○ Packaging systems ○ Grading/sorting systems ○ Material handling equipment ○ Special Purpose Machines (SPM) ● Experience managing outsourced fabrication and assembly vendors ● Exposure to machine vision integration and automation systems preferred ● Experience handling prototype-to-production transitions preferred Success Metrics (KPIs) ● On-time milestone and prototype completion ● Vendor delivery adherence ● Manufacturing and assembly readiness ● BOM cost and manufacturing efficiency ● Reduction in rework and delays ● FAT and field trial success rate ● Machine reliability and deployment readiness ● Cross-functional execution effectiveness Ideal Candidate Profile ● Strong execution-oriented mindset ● Comfortable working closely with vendors, assembly teams, and factory environments ● Practical understanding of machine development and manufacturing challenges ● Able to manage multiple parallel activities and dependencies ● Strong ownership, follow-up discipline, and problem-solving capability ● Capable of driving coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and deployment teams without functional silos Reporting Structure Reports To: Head of Engineering / Program Director / Business Head Works Closely With: ● Mechanical Design Lead ● Embedded & Controls Lead ● Procurement Manager ● Vendor Development Team ● Manufacturing Supervisor ● QA & Service Teams

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• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 5 - 6+ years Experience.