Lead Technician

Ottonomy is a global leader in autonomous delivery robots, building advanced robotic systems that operate in real-world environments such as airports, retail spaces, and urban delivery ecosystems.At Ottonomy, we translate cutting-edge engineering into reliable, scalable production. If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and take pride in driving execution excellence on the shop floor, we would love to have you on our team.Role Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Shop Floor Supervisor / In-Charge to manage day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure disciplined execution across assembly, fabrication, wiring, testing, and dispatch.This role requires strong coordination between Production, Quality, Stores, and Engineering teams to translate designs and plans into reliable, repeatable, and high-quality production output. The position is critical in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments where precision, accountability, and process discipline are essential. Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• Diploma / ITI / Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix production environments
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
• Experience working with technicians, operators, and vendors.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of shop floor practices, production planning, and quality control
• Knowledge of tools, fixtures, jigs, and testing equipment
• Familiarity with SOP creation, line balancing, and process optimization
• Exposure to robotics, automation, EVs, electronics, or electromechanical products (preferred)
• Ability to monitor cycle times, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions
• Understanding of traceability systems, serial number tracking, and rework management
• Familiarity with poka-yoke, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
• Comfortable using Excel and basic ERP/Jira/MES tools
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Clear communication skills to coordinate effectively with engineers and technicians
• Ability to allocate manpower efficiently and maintain shop floor discipline

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop floor activities, including assembly, fabrication, wiring, testing, and packing.
• Allocate manpower effectively across workstations as per production plans and priorities
• Monitor output, cycle times, and bottlenecks, and take corrective actions as needed
• Ensure adherence to drawings, SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards
• Perform first-level quality checks and ensure early defect identification and resolution
• Support implementation of process improvements, poka-yoke, and best practices
• Assist in internal and external audits and ensure compliance readiness
• Act as the primary interface between shop floor teams and Engineering/R&D
• Coordinate with Stores for material availability and inventory accuracy.
• Escalate issues related to design, tooling, manpower, or quality in a timely manner.
• Maintain production logs, attendance, shift reports, and daily output reports
• Ensure proper traceability for builds, serial numbers, and rework records
• Enforce safety norms and ensure safe working practices on the shop floor
• Maintain cleanliness, organization (5S), and discipline in the work area
• Ensure tools, jigs, and fixtures are used correctly and properly maintained
• Support pilot builds, prototypes, and early production runs
• Provide manufacturability feedback to Design and R&D teams
• Assist in stabilizing processes before scale-up