Production Engineer

Job Description: Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Reports To: Production Manager / Plant Head
Location: Plant / Factory Location
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Job Purpose

The Production Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production processes, optimal resource utilization, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with safety and statutory requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules as per customer orders and targets.
• Ensure timely execution of production plans with minimum downtime.
• Coordinate with stores, maintenance, and quality departments for uninterrupted production.
• Monitor production output and take corrective actions to meet targets.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Analyze production processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reduce rejection, rework, scrap, and material wastage.
• Standardize work procedures and operating instructions.

Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team for in-process and final inspections.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues.
• Maintain proper production and quality records.

Manpower Management

• Allocate manpower effectively across shifts and operations.
• Guide, train, and supervise operators and helpers.
• Ensure discipline, productivity, and safe working practices on the shop floor.
• Support skill development and cross-training of workers.

Machine & Maintenance Coordination

• Ensure proper utilization of machines and equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Monitor machine performance and report abnormalities.
• Support commissioning of new machines or processes.

Safety, EHS & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, SOPs, and statutory requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and use of PPE.
• Report and investigate near misses, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Support EHS audits and inspections.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily production reports, shift reports, and MIS data.
• Track KPIs such as productivity, OEE, rejection rate, and downtime.
• Prepare reports for management review and audits.

3. Authority

• Assign work to shop-floor personnel within approved production plans.
• Recommend process improvements and corrective actions.
• Escalate production, quality, and safety issues to the Production Manager.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of production targets
• Productivity and efficiency levels
• Rejection and scrap reduction
• Machine downtime
• Safety compliance and incident reduction

5. Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience:
• 2–5 years for mid-level Production Engineer
• Fresher / 0–2 years for Junior Production Engineer (if applicable)
• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.

6. Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and shop-floor operations
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Understanding of quality tools and production planning
• Good leadership and people-handling skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/MIS systems
• Knowledge of safety and statutory requirements

7. Behavioral Attributes

• Result-oriented and disciplined
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Hands-on approach and shop-floor presence
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person