Factory Operations Executive

Blenheim Chalcot

We are hiring Senior / Lead Engineers to design, build, and scale robust, production-grade data and platform systems for a product portfolio within Blenheim. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will own complex problem areas end-to-end, influence system architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable solutions in a fast-growing, product-led environment. If you enjoy working with ambiguity, building platforms from the ground up, and shipping real business impact, we’d love to hear from you. ABOUT BLENHEIM CHALCOT: Blenheim Chalcot India is part of Blenheim Chalcot, a global venture builder headquartered in London. With over 26 years of innovation, we've been at the forefront of creating some of the most groundbreaking GenAI-enabled companies. Our ventures lead the charge in digital disruption across a spectrum of industries, from FinTech to EdTech, GovTech to Media, and beyond. Our global presence spans the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia, with a portfolio that employs over 3,000 individuals, manages assets exceeding £1.8 billion, and boasts total portfolio sales of over £500 million. THE ROLE: As a Senior / Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable systems across core platforms. You will collaborate closely with Product, Data, and Engineering teams in Mumbai and London, helping shape technical direction while remaining hands-on. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Successful candidates will take a leading role within our Engineering Centre of Excellence in Mumbai, with day to day responsibilities which will include. * Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. * Oversee the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. * Provide technical guidance and expertise to the team, promoting best practices in engineering. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. * Implement and maintain ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) processes using scalable pipelines and data architecture. * Ensure data integrity and quality across various data sources. * Support data-driven decision-making by providing clean, reliable, and timely data. * Design, develop, and maintain the data models used by ML Engineers, Data Analysts and Data Scientists to access data. * Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and trends. * Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous improvement in operations. * Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in engineering. ABOUT YOU: We are seeking to onboard candidates with a track record of leading complex delivery, demonstrating technical depth and pragmatic leadership. You’re hands‑on when it matters, coach others effectively, and make clear design trade‑offs that improve customer and business outcomes. You communicate crisply, collaborate across functions, and keep teams focused on the few things that move the needle. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: * Professional experience in full-stack software engineering with evidence of architecting and delivering production systems at scale. * Proven experience mentoring and developing engineers and raising code quality standards. * Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in engineering, such as Python or Java. * Extensive experience with database systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases. * In-depth knowledge of cloud data platforms like AWS or Azure (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue, Data Factory, Azure Synapse, etc.). * Experience with CI/CD practices for data solutions. * Experience leveraging AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude etc) and building AI-enabled features (e.g., LLMs, automation workflows, prompt engineering, AI-assisted development) to enhance product capabilities and engineering productivity. * Proven ability to take ownership over outputs and drive complex data projects to completion. * Highly adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguous, problem-solving environments. * Strong evidence of teamwork and successful cross-functional delivery; including particularly with customers, Product, Marketing, and Sales. * Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. BEHAVIOURS THAT WE LOOK FOR  * Rigorous problem-solving and systems thinking. Breaks down complex problems, evaluates multiple approaches, and designs scalable, maintainable architectures. * Clean, performant, and secure code. Chooses suitable data structures, writes readable & defensive code, and bakes in performance and security from the start. * Test-first and observable engineering. Designs for testability, automates meaningful unit/integration tests, and implements robust logging, metrics, and monitoring. * Production and operations excellence. Understands CI/CD, infrastructure and cost drivers, engineers for reliable development, resilience, and fast recovery. * Data-driven, outcome-focused decisions. Validates ideas with data, plans for schema evaluation, and aligns features with real user impact. Process - We have a rigorous, but streamlined recruitment process, which respects the time of candidates and portfolio companies alike. This process starts with a 15-minute call with our Talent Acquisition team and a member of the Engineering Centre of Excellence, followed by further interviews with the Engineering Centre of Excellence team. Please note that our roles are primarily office based, with modern and well-connected office locations in both Andheri East and Navi Mumbai. #LI-PS1

Brunswick Group

The Opportunity Brunswick Group is seeking curious/sharp and proactive minds to join our Mumbai office for a six-month paid internship programme. At Brunswick, we advise clients through reputation-defining moments, helping them navigate complex business, financial, political and societal issues. Our Mumbai internship offers hands-on experience working with client teams on research, media monitoring, stakeholder analysis, communications planning, digital strategy and client engagement. This is an opportunity for analytical and ambitious individuals to gain exposure to high-stakes advisory work, learn from experienced communications professionals, and build a strong foundation for a career in strategic communications. The internship is designed as a six-month programme, and candidates should be available to commit to the full duration.  There is the opportunity for the internship to be extended, with high-performing interns potentially progressing into a full-time Executive role with Brunswick’s India team. About the role As an intern, you will support client teams across a range of assignments, including: * Conducting industry, company, competitor and stakeholder research to support client engagements and new business opportunities * Monitoring media, policy and digital conversations, and analysing developments shaping corporate reputation, public discourse and stakeholder expectations * Preparing reports, briefings and intelligence materials on key themes, narratives, market developments and emerging risks and opportunities * Supporting research on current affairs, business leaders, prospective clients and issues affecting clients across sectors * Assisting with client materials, presentations, stakeholder mapping, campaign planning and communications strategy development * Supporting issues and crisis response efforts through rapid research, fact-finding and narrative analysis * Supporting external client events, including investor luncheons and media conferences, and contributing to broader client engagement activities * Gaining exposure to how Brunswick develops advice for clients across corporate communications, digital strategy, social media, SEO, AI and reputation management What we are looking for We are looking for candidates who bring: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside exceptional research, analytical and synthesis skills * A strong academic background and an interest in strategic communications, corporate affairs, business, media, public policy, markets and current affairs * The ability to analyse complex information, identify key insights and communicate them clearly, concisely and accurately * Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and the ability to recognise nuance in complex issues and stakeholder dynamics * An interest in corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, issues management and the factors shaping public discourse * Understanding of corporate, financial and macroeconomic concepts, and an interest in how organisations navigate business and reputational challenges * Strong digital literacy and an interest in the role of AI, social media and emerging technologies in business and communications * A collaborative mindset, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities * Brings a positive attitude and sense of humour, contributing to a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team environment. * Respect for diverse perspectives and working styles, alongside composure, good judgement and a sense of humour under pressure * Availability to commit to the full six-month internship programme and to work from our Mumbai office as part of an in-person team environment What you can expect The internship is designed to provide rigorous, practical and well-rounded exposure to advisory work. Interns can expect: * Hands-on experience on live client and research assignments * Training in media monitoring, research and analysis * Exposure to Brunswick colleagues across teams and offices * Mentoring and regular feedback * Opportunities to build professional networks * The opportunity to build towards a full-time Executive role with Brunswick’s India team, for interns who demonstrate strong performance, curiosity and fit during the programme   Selection process To apply, interested candidates will be asked to submit: * An up-to-date CV * A 2-minute video explaining why they are interested in the internship * A completed questionnaire After reviewing applications, we will invite shortlisted candidates to a first-round virtual interview, with successful candidates progressing through two additional virtual interview rounds. How to apply Please submit your CV, video and completed questionnaire to  MumbaiInternRecruitment@brunswickgroup.com Application deadline: 31 July 2026       ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.    Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

Harmattan AI

ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. About the Role We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to architect and scale our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). At Harmattan AI, we treat our MES as a core software product, not just any MES, but essential to our factory’s traceability, quality, and analytics. As the first senior in-house hire for this module, you will transition from a high-impact Individual Contributor to an Engineering Manager, building a team. You will co-design the architecture with the Head of Corporate Tooling and set the technical standards that will allow us to scale our organization. Responsibilities Architecture & Strategic Ownership * Review and redesign the strategic architecture of the MES custom layer to support high-scale factory operations. * Drive technical improvements across all features, including quality management, automation, and deep integrations. * Establish and enforce technical standards for the broader MES footprint, covering accounting, purchasing, quality and others. Product Development (ERP / MES) * Translate the current subset of ERP open-source manufacturing into a scalable, industrial-grade MES that supports our factory ramp-up. * Hands-on coding (modules, integrations, and code reviews). * Develop a version 2 of the MES for production, designed to be deployed across the factory. Leadership & Team Building * Grow and manage the ERP/MES engineering team. * Audit existing systems and deliver a comprehensive MES roadmap within your first 90 days. * Mentor junior engineers and serve as the technical reference point for operational tooling. Operational Integration * Work closely with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement to translate vague operational needs into clean technical specifications. * Collaborate directly with the Head of Manufacturing and Head of Quality to ensure the MES meets rigorous defense-tech standards. * As a vertically integrated industry, we consider our factory as a product. Candidate Requirements * 4–7+ years of software engineering experience at a fast-paced, tech-forward company. * Strong architectural instincts and proficiency in Python. You have a proven track record of shipping non-trivial systems to production at scale. * Education: Degree from a top-tier engineering school in Software Engineering. * Exposure to MES or manufacturing systems is a plus. We prioritize sharpness and core engineering excellence over specific tool experience. * Highly ambitious, self-driven and looking for ownership. * Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French, capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives ; proven ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence. We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.