Production and Technical Lead – Pressure Gauges & Instrumentation

Overview

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical / Instrumentation / Production Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the manufacturing and technical handling of pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, differential gauges, and associated instrumentation products.
• Strong background in working with process industry clients including oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, and refinery sectors.
• Exposure to production environments with high variability and customization demands.

Production & Technical Expertise:

• Sound understanding of pressure gauge manufacturing processes
• Experience in planning and supervising daily production activities, ensuring timely order execution with quality adherence.
• Capable of troubleshooting technical issues on the shop floor related to performance, accuracy, or design-fit issues.
• Strong understanding of critical applications such as high-pressure, cryogenic, or corrosive media instrumentation.

Process Control & Optimization:

• Proficient in preparing and reviewing production routing sheets, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and production KPIs.
• Experience in capacity planning, manpower allocation, cycle time reduction, and productivity improvement.

Customer and Technical Support:

• Able to interpret technical drawings and client specifications; coordinate with design and quality departments to ensure conformity.
• Provide technical support during client inspections (third-party, EPC, OEMs) and ensure compliance with inspection & testing protocols.
• Interface with customers for resolving technical clarifications and custom modifications.

Standards & Compliance:

• Familiarity with industry standards like ASME, EN, ISO, DIN, IS, and ANSI for pressure instrumentation.
• Knowledge of hydro testing, calibration processes, traceability, and documentation practices as per ISO 9001 QMS.
• Compliance with IBR, PED, ATEX, or CE requirements for manufacturing and testing, where applicable.

Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead a team of technicians and production supervisors; responsible for shop floor discipline, quality output, and safety adherence.
• Coordinate with purchase, stores, and QA/QC departments for smooth workflow and inventory control.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person