Manufacturing Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Department:

Job Purpose:

end-to-end fabrication operations

shop fabrication activities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fabrication Execution & Planning

• Plan and execute fabrication of

  ducts, hoppers, casings, shells, inlet/outlet structures, bag filter housings, and support structures

  as per drawings and BOM.
• Prepare

  daily / weekly fabrication schedules

  aligned to production plans and project delivery requirements.
• Allocate work to fabrication bays, monitor progress, and ensure on-time completion of fabrication, blasting, and painting activities.
• Optimize

  machine, manpower, and material utilization

  to achieve productivity and cost targets.

2. Material Control & Accounting

• Ensure material receipt, issue, and consumption entries in

  ERP

  .
• Maintain accurate

  traceability and reconciliation

  of raw materials, plates, consumables, and finished components.
• Track

  WIP and scrap generation

  , and implement measures to minimize material wastage.
• Coordinate with

  Stores, Planning, and SCM

  for timely availability of input materials.

3. Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Ensure adherence to approved

  drawings, WPS, QAP, and stage inspection plans

  .
• Conduct in-process checks for

  fit-up, welding, alignment, dimensional accuracy, surface preparation, and painting quality.

• Coordinate with

  Thermax QA / TPI / Client Inspectors

  for inspection clearances and documentation.
• Review and close

  NCRs, deviations

  , and ensure implementation of

  corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Drive

  zero rework and first-time-right fabrication culture.

4. Contractor & Resource Management

• Manage and develop fabrication and welding contractors assign jobs, monitor progress, verify bills, and evaluate performance.
• Assess

  contractor manpower, skill levels, and productivity

  , ensuring adequate resources for planned workloads.
• Implement

  training, skill certification (welding qualifications), and safety orientation

  for all contract personnel.
• Negotiate and finalize fabrication rates in consultation with SCM for in-house or outsourced activities.

5. Safety, Health & Environment

• Take

  complete ownership of safety

  on the shop floor ensure 100% PPE compliance, safe lifting practices, and risk assessments.
• Conduct

  toolbox talks, safety audits, and incident investigations

  regularly.
• Eliminate unsafe acts and conditions through proactive supervision.
• Drive

  Thermaxs Safety First” culture

  and ensure zero accidents in fabrication areas.

6. Productivity, Cost & Delivery

• Continuously monitor and improve

  fabrication cycle times, welding productivity, and material yield.

• Implement

  Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and visual management

  systems.
• Analyze daily performance KPIs – tonnage fabricated per day, rework %, OEE, and delivery adherence.
• Support

  cost-saving initiatives

  through layout improvement, rework reduction, and process optimization.

7. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with

  Planning, SCM, Quality, and Projects

  to align priorities and resolve execution issues.
• Participate in

  daily production review meetings

  and provide clear visibility on progress and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with

  Design & Engineering

  for drawing clarifications or feasibility feedback.
• Interface with

  project teams

  for inspection, packing, and dispatch readiness.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of

  heavy fabrication, welding (SAW, SMAW, MIG), NDT, and painting processes.

• Reading and interpretation of

  fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and GD&T.

• Familiarity with

  material standards (IS, ASTM), steel grades, and consumables.

• Understanding of

  ESP and Bag Filter fabrication sequences, tolerances, and assembly fit-up.

• Proficiency in

  welding inspection, defect identification, and rectification procedures.

Functional Competencies:

• Production planning and control (PPC)
• Vendor and contractor management
• Quality and inspection coordination
• Material management and reconciliation
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ownership & accountability

  for outcomes

• Result orientation

  and sense of urgency

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  for contractor handling

• Analytical and problem-solving

  capability

• Teamwork and communication

  across functions

• Ethical and transparent work practices

IT & ERP Skills:

• Proficiency in

  ERP

  – PR/PO tracking, material consumption, GRN, and WIP reporting.
• Strong in

  MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  for reporting and performance analysis.
• Basic knowledge of

  AutoCAD / SolidWorks

  for drawing interpretation.
• Familiarity with

  digital dashboards, MES systems, and quality tracking tools

  (preferred).

Experience:

• 5 years

  of experience in

  fabrication of heavy engineering equipment

  , preferably in

  ESPs, Bag Filters, Boilers, or Power Plant Structures.

• Hands-on shop floor experience in fabrication, welding, inspection, and manpower management.

Work Environment:

• Full-time presence on

  Thermax Solapur factory shop floor

  .
• Coordination with fabrication bays, stores, QA, and planning offices.
• Occasional visits to

  vendor fabrication units

  or

  project sites

  for quality follow-up or joint inspections.