Manager – Technical Operations

About the Role
AKVO Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a technically capable and hands-on professional to join our Surat team as Manager – Technical Operations.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising technical manpower, ensuring quality and timely execution of mechanical and electrical work, supporting R&D activities, maintaining technical data, and coordinating with vendors for technical procurement and fabrication requirements.
The role requires a combination of technical understanding, shop-floor supervision, quality
consciousness, documentation skills, and vendor coordination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technician & Technical Work Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate the work of mechanical and electrical technicians.
• Plan and monitor day-to-day technical activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure that all work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and, required quality standards.
• Coordinate between technicians, engineers, production, and R&D teams for smooth execution.

2. Quality Control & Dispatch

• Inspect and verify completed mechanical and electrical work.
• Conduct quality checks at different stages of assembly, fabrication, installation, and
• Identify workmanship, dimensional, electrical, assembly, and functional issues and ensure their closure.
• Perform final technical inspection of machines/sub-assemblies before dispatch.
• Maintain inspection and quality records.

3. R&D Assistance

• Provide hands-on technical support to the R&D team during development, assembly, testing, modification, and troubleshooting of AWG and other technology platforms.
• Assist engineers in prototype fabrication, installation, testing, and performance evaluation.
• Support trials, measurements, data collection, and implementation of engineering modifications.
• Coordinate with technicians for prototype development and experimental setups.

4. Technical Data & Documentation

• Maintain technical records, drawings, BOMs, specifications, test reports, inspection reports, and other engineering documents.
• Record and organize machine testing and performance data.
• Maintain proper documentation of modifications, component changes, issues, and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely availability and traceability of technical information.

5. Vendor Identification, Negotiation & Procurement Support

• Identify suitable vendors for mechanical, electrical, fabrication, machining, electronics, and other technical requirements.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on technical specifications, quality, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with vendors for technical feasibility, drawings, samples, fabrication, and development requirements.
• Negotiate with vendors on pricing, delivery, quality, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with the procurement team for purchase and delivery of required components and services.
• Develop and maintain a database of reliable technical vendors.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly, wiring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong hands-on approach to technical problem solving.
• Experience in supervising technicians and shop-floor activities.
• Good quality-control and inspection skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyse, and maintain technical data.
• Good vendor development, quotation comparison, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and basic engineering documentation.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment.

Key Attributes

• Hands-on and technically oriented
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Quality conscious
• Good at coordinating teams and vendors
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical activities
• Willingness to work closely with the R&D and engineering teams

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹29,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person