ProtoLab Manager

Job Title: ProtoLab Manager Company: ideaForge Job Category: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: Job Description Job Description: ProtoLab Manager (R\&D) Role Overview ================= The Sr. ProtoLab Manager owns end\-to\-end operations of the R\&D ProtoLab — the physical facility where prototype hardware is built, tested, and iterated. This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for lab infrastructure, safety compliance, inventory and equipment readiness, and ensuring the lab can support fast\-moving New Product Development (NPD) cycles without becoming a bottleneck. The role also provides first\-line engineering problem\-solving support, making diagnostic tools, test fixtures, and replacement variants available quickly when engineering hits a field or production issue. Department: Research \& Development (R\&D) Position Level: Senior / Managerial Reporting to: HOD Key Responsibilities ======================== 1\. ProtoLab Operations \& Facility Management -------------------------------------------------- * Inventory \& Bin Control: Maintain optimal control over prototype components, development kits, and specialised tools inside the ProtoLab, including space and bin allocation. * People Leadership: Supervise lab technicians/coordinators where applicable, and coordinate external calibration and maintenance vendors. * Sourcing Coordination: Partner closely with the Advance Sourcing Lead to ensure lab material and tooling needs are fed into the sourcing pipeline with enough lead time. 3\. Engineering Problem\-Solving \& Field Support ----------------------------------------------------- * Root Cause Material Fulfillment: Support engineering teams in resolving field failures and manufacturing\-line bottlenecks by rapidly making available diagnostic tools, test fixtures, or replacement variants from lab stock or emergency channels. * Problem Solver: Stays level\-headed under shifting engineering demands and unexpected bottlenecks. * Communication \& Leadership: Strong cross\-functional communication skills and comfortable leading a small operational team. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ===================================== * ProtoLab Uptime: Zero downtime due to mismanaged lab components or missing safety parameters. * Field Support Turnaround: Average time to fulfill emergency diagnostic or test\-fixture requests from engineering. Label Management People Management Lab Design Work Location: Navi Mumbai, India Availability: Full time

* Capacity \& Capex Planning: Plan lab layout, equipment upgrades, and capital expenditure requirements to keep pace with growing NPD demand. Candidate Profile \& Qualifications ======================================= Professional Experience --------------------------- * Facility Management: Proven experience running a physical lab or facility, including safety compliance, inventory systems, and equipment lifecycle management. Soft Skills --------------- Key Skills: MRP Salary: Not disclosed