Industrial Engineer Sheet Metal Division

Job Title

Industrial Engineer – Sheet Metal Division

Department

Sheet Metal / Fabrication / Manufacturing Engineering

Location

Preet EPC Pvt. Ltd. (Manufacturing Unit)

Reporting To

Head – Manufacturing / Production Manager / Plant Head

Job Purpose

To improve productivity, cost efficiency, and process effectiveness in the Sheet Metal Division by applying industrial engineering principles, optimizing layouts, reducing cycle time, improving manpower utilization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across cutting, bending, welding, and fabrication processes.

Key ResponsibilitiesProcess & Productivity Improvement

• Conduct time & motion studies for CNC laser/plasma cutting, press brake, bending, rolling, welding, and fabrication operations.
• Analyze cycle time, takt time, line balancing, and bottlenecks to improve throughput.
• Implement standard work procedures (SOPs) and process optimization techniques.
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of CNC machines and fabrication equipment.

Layout & Capacity Planning

• Design and optimize shop floor layouts for smooth material flow and reduced handling.
• Perform capacity planning and manpower planning for sheet metal production lines.
• Support new machine installation, layout modification, and line expansion projects.

Cost Reduction & Efficiency

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, scrap reduction, and yield improvement.
• Monitor and reduce material wastage, rework, and idle time.
• Support VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) initiatives.

Industrial Engineering & Data Analysis

• Develop production norms, standard times, and productivity benchmarks.
• Maintain and analyze MIS reports, productivity dashboards, and performance KPIs.
• Support production planning with accurate routing and standard time data.

Quality, Safety & Lean Manufacturing

• Implement Lean Manufacturing tools: 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management.
• Support ISO / QMS / TPM initiatives related to shop floor efficiency.
• Ensure ergonomic practices and safety compliance in sheet metal operations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Design teams.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from process feasibility and capacity perspective.

Technical Skills & Keywords

• Industrial Engineering
• Time & Motion Study
• Line Balancing
• Cycle Time Optimization
• Capacity Planning
• Shop Floor Layout Design
• OEE Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S, Kaizen, SMED
• Value Engineering (VA/VE)
• Productivity Improvement
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• CNC Laser Cutting
• Plasma Cutting
• Press Brake
• Bending & Rolling
• MIG / TIG Welding
• Fabrication Processes
• AutoCAD (Basic for Layouts)
• MS Excel / MIS Reporting

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
• Diploma with strong IE experience may be considered

Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in sheet metal / fabrication / heavy engineering / EPC manufacturing
• Exposure to CNC cutting, press brake, welding, and fabrication shops is mandatory

Key Competencies

• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong data analysis and reporting ability
• Hands-on shop floor exposure
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Good coordination & communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person