Senior Production Engineer

Job Title: Senior Production Engineer

Location: Ramtekadi Industrial Estate, Hadapsar, Pune

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Company: Jaycee Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Industry: Manufacturing – Material Handling Solutions

Experience: 8–10 years in production/fabrication, preferably in material handling or heavy equipment manufacturing

Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job Summary: The Senior Production Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving day-to-day production activities in planning, execution, quality control, and team supervision. This role requires strong technical expertise in fabrication processes, hands-on shop floor coordination, and the ability to lead junior engineers and technicians to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution • Assist in translating project requirements into actionable production schedules. • Coordinate closely with the design and planning teams to ensure production readiness. • Track daily work progress, resolve production delays, and escalate critical issues.

2. Shop Floor Oversight • Supervise fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly tasks to ensure adherence to design specs. • Monitor and guide technicians, operators, and contract labor to ensure quality workmanship. • Perform stage-wise quality checks and highlight any deviations or rework needed.

3. Manpower Coordination • Assign and monitor daily tasks to junior engineers, supervisors, and shop-floor workers. • Train and mentor new operators, welders, and fitters on technical tasks and safety protocols. • Report and improve manpower efficiency, absenteeism, and skill gaps. Plan manpower deployment in coordination with HR based on project demands.

4. Material & Resource Management • Ensure timely availability of raw materials, tools, and consumables on the shop floor. • Coordinate with the procurement team for follow-ups on critical shortages or urgent requirements. • Monitor machine utilization, maintenance needs, and minimize idle time or breakdowns.

5. Quality & Safety • Collaborate with the QA/QC team for in-process inspections and documentation. • Implement corrective actions for any non-conformities or deviations observed. • Ensure that safety procedures, PPE usage, and 5S practices are followed diligently.

6. Reporting & Documentation • Maintain accurate daily production logs, task sheets, and performance records. • Contribute to weekly status reviews, internal audits, and improvement initiatives. • Update ERP and internal tracking systems for job status and material movement.

7. Process Improvement • Identify areas of delay, waste, or inefficiency and propose improvements. • Support lean initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and workflow optimization. • Provide feedback to design and planning teams for better manufacturability.

Candidate Requirements:

Technical Skills: Proficient in interpreting production drawings and fabrication standards o Working knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks and ERP tools o Sound understanding of welding, machining, assembly, and inspection techniques

Soft Skills: o Team leadership and mentoring ability o Strong coordination and communication across departments o Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail o Ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision

Work Environment: • Shop floor-based role with extended coordination responsibilities • May involve working extra hours/weekends during peak project phases • Daily interaction with planning, QA, design, and dispatch teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Materials handling: 8 years (Required)
• Production Engineer: 8 years (Required)
• Heavy Fabrication : 8 years (Required)

Location:

• Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)