Head of Fabrication (Technical)

Position Title: Head of Fabrication (Technical)

Department: Fabrication Manufacturing Operations

Location: IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana-122052

Experience: 8-10 Years in the furniture industry

Role Overview

The Fabrication Head (Technical) leads all technical, engineering, and manufacturing operations within the fabrication shop floor. This role is responsible for overseeing structural/metal fabrication processes, driving process optimization, ensuring strict compliance with engineering codes and quality standards (NDT, ASME, ISO), and managing shop floor technical teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Operations & Engineering: Oversee end-to-end fabrication engineering, including cutting, bending, machining, fitting, assembly, and advanced welding operations (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW).
• Design & Drawing Interpretation: Interpret complex engineering drawings (GD&T, fabrication layouts, structural details) and translate them into efficient shop floor execution plans.
• Quality & Standards Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to international quality standards, WPS/PQR certifications, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) protocols, and client inspection requirements.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma strategies to eliminate waste, improve cycle times, and integrate automated machinery (CNC Laser/Plasma cutters, robotic welding).
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Manage machine allocation, material yield, scrap reduction, and shop floor manpower scheduling to meet production targets.
• Safety & Maintenance Oversight: Oversee Preventive Maintenance programs for heavy machinery and enforce stringent Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across fabrication bays.
• Team Leadership & Training: Direct and upskill floor supervisors, welding engineers, fitters, and technicians; foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Required Key Skills & Qualifications

Category Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of welding metallurgy, WPS/PQR, NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT), GD&T, and ASME/AWS/ISO codes

Machinery Knowledge: Expertise in CNC cutting machines, hydraulic press brakes, rolling machines, and automated welding cells

Certifications: CSWIP 3.1 / AWS-CWI, NDT Level II/III, or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt highly advantageous

Software Proficiency ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, MS Excel. MS Word, PPT & etc.

Pay: ₹10,587.56 - ₹44,006.74 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person