Senior Engineer – Sinto Moulding Line (TPM Concept)

Position Title:

Location: At the Plant near Pollachi

Reports To: Foundry Manager /Plant Head

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the Sinto Moulding Line operations, ensuring optimal productivity, quality, safety, and implementation of TPM methodologies for continuous improvement and equipment efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

• Education:

  Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering.

• Experience:

  6–10 years of experience in a foundry, preferably in a Sinto moulding line; minimum 2 years in a leadership role.

• Certifications:

  TPM/Lean Manufacturing certification is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Management

• Lead daily operations of the Sinto moulding line to meet production targets.
• Monitor cycle times, production efficiency, and material usage.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, patterns, and consumables.

2. TPM Implementation

• Drive TPM pillars (especially Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Quality Maintenance, and Focused Improvement) on the moulding line.
• Implement and monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Conduct daily Gemba walks and Kaizen activities to identify and eliminate waste.

3. Team Leadership

• Supervise and train shift supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Conduct skill matrix evaluations and organize training for skill enhancement.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

4. Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with the QA team to ensure product quality meets internal and customer specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for defects. Monitor rework and rejection rates, implementing actions for reduction.

5. Maintenance Coordination

• Plan and coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Support 5S and visual management in the moulding area.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and promote a zero-incident culture.

7. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and downtime reports.
• Analyse downtime, quality loss, and suggest improvement measures.

Skills and Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of Sinto moulding technology and sand systems.
• Strong understanding of TPM principles.
• Leadership, team management, and conflict resolution.
• Problem-solving with exposure to root cause tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.

Benefits:

• Salary best in the Industry
• Comprehensive Insurance Policy
• Annual Bonus
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Employee welfare schemes