Senior Technical Consultant – Ammunition & Advanced Manufacturing
Webley & Scott India | Sial Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd.
Location: United Kingdom (Remote Consulting)
Engagement: Independent Consultant | Project-Based | Strategic Projects
Industry: Defence Manufacturing | Ammunition | Precision Engineering
About the Company
Webley & Scott is a historic British name with a distinguished engineering heritage. Through its manufacturing operations in India, Webley & Scott India is focused on strengthening its technical capabilities, advancing manufacturing excellence and embracing innovation.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking engineering specialist with a strong background in ammunition, defence manufacturing, precision engineering or advanced industrial production.
The selected consultant will advise on strategic projects, bringing international industry experience, an independent technical perspective and a passion for innovation.
This is an opportunity for a senior professional or mid level professional who understands industrial machinery, manufacturing systems and modern production technologies, and who can help shape the future of a growing manufacturing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent technical and strategic guidance on two designated manufacturing projects.
- Assess existing machinery, production infrastructure and operational capabilities.
- Advise on machinery selection, industrial automation, equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for technological innovation, modernisation and process improvement.
- Evaluate international manufacturing practices and recommend relevant technologies.
- Guide engineering teams on production planning, machinery integration, quality management and operational excellence.
- Support technical feasibility assessments and long-term manufacturing development.
- Collaborate with company leadership to develop practical recommendations for sustainable growth.
- Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to internal engineering teams.
- Ensure recommendations align with applicable industry standards, safety requirements and regulatory obligations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10–20+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing industry experience, preferably in a senior technical or advisory capacity.
- Background in ammunition, defence manufacturing, precision engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial machinery.
- Strong practical understanding of manufacturing equipment, machine operations and production systems.
- Experience in factory modernisation, industrial automation, engineering project management or technology evaluation.
- Previous experience in a senior engineering, technical director, plant leadership or consultancy role.
- Ability to combine hands‑on engineering knowledge with strategic thinking.
- Familiarity with international manufacturing quality and safety standards.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with international teams.
- An innovative mindset, independent judgment and genuine enthusiasm for engineering advancement.
- Experience working within established UK or US ammunition engineering and manufacturing organisations will be particularly valued.
Why Join Us?
This is not a traditional full-time engineering position.
It is an opportunity to contribute your experience and expertise to a growing international manufacturing initiative, work directly with company leadership and help influence meaningful long-term engineering decisions.
We value professionals who are curious, technically accomplished, commercially aware and motivated by the opportunity to build something exceptional.
Engagement Details
- Consultancy-based engagement covering strategic projects.
- Flexible working arrangement with remote collaboration.
- Potential visits to manufacturing facilities in India.
- Compensation and project scope to be discussed based on experience and expertise.
Join us in combining British engineering heritage with the next generation of manufacturing innovation.
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