Production Engineer

1. Assembly Line Management

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day activities on the arms and airgun assembly line to ensure optimal productivity and output quality.
  
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each stage of the assembly process, ensuring consistency and compliance with defence-grade standards.
  
• Identify and resolve process bottlenecks, optimize line layout, and recommend enhancements to reduce cycle time and improve takt time.
  

2. Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain monthly and weekly production plans in coordination with supply chain and sales demand forecasts.
  
• Track material availability and ensure Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management to avoid downtime.
  
• Monitor shop floor manpower deployment and skill alignment to meet production targets efficiently.
  

3. Quality Control & Assurance

• Oversee

  Incoming Quality Control (IQC)

  for critical components such as barrels, trigger mechanisms, polymer stocks, and machined parts.
• Ensure

  In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)

  and

  Final Quality Control (FQC)

  checks are strictly followed as per SOPs and applicable defence manufacturing standards (e.g., BIS, MHA, Proof Testing norms).
• Collaborate with QA team to manage product traceability, documentation, and audit compliance.
  

4. Failure Analysis & Corrective Action

• Investigate and document production or field failures (e.g., misfire, air leakage, accuracy deviation, or finish defects).
  
• Conduct

  Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and FMEA to identify design, material, or process-related issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate reoccurrence and improve overall reliability.
  

5. Process & Continuous Improvement

• Champion productivity improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen on the shop floor.
  
• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and drive initiatives to enhance utilization of critical machinery like CNCs, jigs, and pneumatic testers.
  
• Collaborate with R&D and Design teams for production feasibility and new product industrialization.
  

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain all production and quality control records as per ISO 9001, IATF (if applicable), and defence offset documentation norms.
  
• Support in internal and external audits including those by defence PSUs, DGQA, and proof testing authorities.
  

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
  
• 25 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the defence or firearms/aerospace industry.
  
• Knowledge of arms manufacturing processes, proof testing protocols, and safety compliance is a plus.
  
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, etc.), MS Excel, and production analytics.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team management abilities.

• Ability to read and analyse engineering drawings
  

Additional Preference:

• Prior experience in defence-sector companies (e.g., OFB, DRDO vendors, defence licensees).
  
• Candidates from

  Kanpur

  or surrounding regions will be preferred due to proximity to the production unit and cultural familiarity with the firearms ecosystem.