Wire & Cable Industry Sector Mentor (Industry 4.0 Consultant / Analyst)
Location: Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Employment Type: Contract (1 Year, extendable based on performance)
Compensation: Competitive
About the Role
Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4i4) is supporting a government-led initiative to accelerate digital transformation and Industry 4.0 adoption across manufacturing MSMEs in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
We are looking for an experienced engineering professional with strong hands-on experience in the Wire & Cable Manufacturing Industry to conduct digital maturity assessments, identify digitalization opportunities, and guide manufacturing enterprises on their Industry 4.0 journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with MSME owners, plant heads, and senior management to explain the digitalization initiative and its benefits.
- Schedule and conduct plant visits and stakeholder meetings.
- Obtain Expressions of Interest (EOI) from participating enterprises.
- Conduct on-site digital maturity assessments using C4i4's software-based assessment platform.
- Study manufacturing processes, production systems, quality practices, maintenance activities, and business operations.
- Assess key manufacturing functions including wire drawing, stranding, insulation, sheathing, cabling, testing, quality assurance, maintenance, inventory management, and dispatch operations.
- Identify gaps and opportunities for digitalization across manufacturing and support functions.
- Evaluate adoption potential for technologies such as ERP, MES, SCADA, IoT, data analytics, automation, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
- Prepare assessment reports and recommendations.
- Coordinate with project teams and government stakeholders to ensure timely project execution.
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- 7–15 years of experience in the Wire & Cable Manufacturing Industry.
- Retired professionals from the Wire & Cable Manufacturing Industry with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of wire and cable manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, testing, maintenance, and supply chain functions.
- Excellent communication and presentation
- Willingness to travel across industrial clusters in the region.
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing operations involving wire drawing, conductor manufacturing, stranding, insulation, extrusion, armouring, cable assembly, testing, and quality assurance.
- Experience in digital transformation, Industry 4.0, manufacturing automation, process improvement, operational excellence, MES, ERP, SCADA, DCS, or related initiatives.
- Experience in consulting, audits, assessments, manufacturing excellence, or plant leadership roles.
- Own vehicle and valid driving licence.
Ideal Candidate
A proactive manufacturing professional who combines deep knowledge of wire and cable production with an understanding of digital technologies and can effectively engage with industry leaders to drive digital transformation initiatives.
Important Note
Candidates must have hands-on experience in the Wire & Cable Manufacturing Industry. Applications from Electrical Contractors, Power Distribution Companies, EPC Companies, Utilities, Traders, Dealers, Consultants without manufacturing experience, or professionals from unrelated industries will not be considered.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
