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BU Head | Aerospace & Defence Electronics Manufacturing

Bangalore Permanent View Job Description
Lead a business unit within an export-oriented aerospace and defence electronics manufacturing organization, with responsibility for production, program management, supply chain, customer delivery and operational performance. The role combines technical manufacturing leadership with commercial accountability, P&L ownership and the development of high-performing cross-functional teams.
  • Only candidates with electronics manufacturing exp. preferably in aerospace
  • Should've P&L ownership with focusacross SCM, Production & Program Management.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing Indian manufacturing organization with ₹600+ crore turnover, a global presence and year-on-year growth of approximately 50%, serving leading global OEM customers in the aerospace and defence sectors. With a strong export-oriented manufacturing footprint and expanding international operations, the organization offers an opportunity to lead a business unit focused on operational excellence, customer delivery and profitable growth.

Job Description

  • Lead the business unit's overall operations strategy, aligning production, program management, engineering, planning, quality and supply chain with business objectives.
  • Own operational performance, ensuring on-time delivery, product quality, cost efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction across multiple programs.
  • Manage business unit financial performance, including operating margins, manufacturing costs, budgets, inventory and working capital.
  • Act as a key customer interface for operational matters, managing escalations, delivery commitments and cross-functional coordination across customer programs.
  • Lead, coach and develop functional leaders, building a high-performing team and strengthening collaboration across departments.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will hold a graduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering and bring 15-20 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry, with at least five years leading large manufacturing or operations teams. Strong experience in production management, program management, supply chain and cross-functional operations is essential, alongside commercial acumen and ownership of P&L or plant-level financial performance. Candidates should have experience managing complex, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing programs, customer relationships and delivery commitments. Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, IPC requirements, electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) and electromechanical integration will be valuable. Strong communication, stakeholder management and people leadership skills are critical.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership responsibility for a growing business unit serving global aerospace and defence customers.
  • Career progression within a growing organization with expanding international operations and leadership opportunities.
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128080

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128080

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