NOVELIC is the world’s premier provider of mmWave radar systems, perception solutions, end-to-end embedded systems, power electronics, and semiconductor solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors.
Founded in 2013, NOVELIC has built up a strong portfolio of IPs and patents relating to mmWave radar and vision-based perception, and has since shipped tailored solutions for leading automotive and industrial companies in all regions.
Since 2023, NOVELIC has been part of Sona Comstar Group, an Indian Tier 1 automotive company, paving the way towards NOVELIC establishing itself as a supplier of ADAS solutions for the Indian market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program-Based Production Execution
- Align shared manufacturing execution plans with NOVELIC’s Customer Projects and Program delivery timelines
- Coordinate with SONA Comstar's production leadership to plan capacity, manage scheduling, and resolve shopfloor blockers
- Represent NOVELIC in joint operational reviews with SONA Comstar management
2. Workforce Integration & Capability Building
- Deploy NOVELIC’s production playbooks and work instructions within SONA Comstar operations
- Lead cross-functional task forces for production ramp-up, integrating engineers from NOVELIC HQ and local SONA Comstar teams
- Oversee training and certification of operators on radar-specific processes and EOL testing protocols
3. Equipment Commissioning & Facility Alignment
- Coordinate installation and commissioning of radar-specific manufacturing equipment
- Align facility modifications with radar production requirements and SONA Comstar infrastructure constraints
- Ensure readiness of utilities, tooling, calibration, and servicing plans
4. Quality Assurance & Compliance Oversight
- Ensure integration of NOVELIC’s quality systems into SONA Comstar’s IATF 16949 framework
- Lead joint quality audits, root cause analysis, and non-conformance management
- Collaborate with Productization Office to align compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and SOTIF (if applicable)
5. Feedback to Platform & Industrialization Teams
- Capture operational learning from ramp-up and provide feedback into platform industrialization backlog
- Participate in Productization Office routines to report on readiness, equipment performance, and process quality
Work Environment & Reporting Structure
- Based full-time at SONA Comstar production facility
- Reports to NOVELIC's Production Director (HQ)
- Operational coordination with SONA Comstar Head of Operations
- Works with matrixed team of Serbia-based engineers and local production staff
YOUR PROFILE
Essential:
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Production Manager in automotive electronics or components manufacturing
- Demonstrated success managing production in a shared or partner-operated environment
- Strong stakeholder management in cross-organizational and cross-cultural setups
- Hands-on experience with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949)
Preferred:
- Experience with Indian Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive suppliers
- Familiarity with radar-based product manufacturing and ADAS systems
- Awareness of ASPICE, ISO 26262, or SOTIF standards
- Prior collaboration with Productization, NPI, or platform engineering teams