Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer

Department: Production
Location: Taloja MIDC, Navi Mumbai
Experience: 0 - 3 Years
Qualification: BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Shift: Rotational (7:00 AM3:00 PM | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM | 11:00 PM–7:00 AM)

Role Overview

The Production Engineer will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, achieving production targets, optimizing machine and manpower utilization, minimizing scrap and defects, and ensuring safe and efficient shop-floor operations.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of welding processes and welding-related production activities, along with the ability to lead operators and manage shift operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Execution

• Execute the daily production plan and achieve shift-wise production targets.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, and cycle times to ensure optimum productivity.
• Ensure smooth shift operations and timely completion of production activities.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to minimize machine downtime and production backlogs.

2. Welding & Manufacturing Operations

• Possess practical knowledge of welding processes, welding parameters, and welding practices.
• Monitor welding operations and ensure adherence to defined process parameters and quality requirements.
• Identify common welding defects and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve welding and process-related issues.
• Ensure proper handling and safe operation of welding equipment and related machinery.

3. Scrap & Defect Control

• Monitor production scrap, rejection, and rework and take corrective actions to minimize losses.
• Conduct/support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production and quality issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence of defects.
• Maintain required production and rejection records.

4. Manpower & Shift Management

• Allocate manpower effectively as per production requirements and machine availability.
• Monitor operator performance and ensure optimum manpower utilization.
• Coordinate shift activities and manage operator breaks to minimize machine idle time.
• Identify training requirements and provide necessary guidance to operators.
• Ensure proper shift handover covering machine status, production performance, breakdowns, and pending activities.

5. 5S, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain and improve 5S standards across the production area.
• Ensure 100% compliance with required PPE and safety practices on the shop floor.
• Ensure machines, tools, and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained before shift handover.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, and production-related safety concerns.
• Follow company safety procedures and work instructions.

6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and maintain daily/shift-wise production reports and operational data.
• Track production output, rejection, scrap, downtime, and machine performance.
• Identify opportunities for improving productivity, quality, and process efficiency.
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and other functions for smooth production operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Practical knowledge of welding processes and welding operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of welding defects, parameters, inspection practices, and basic troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of production planning, machine operations, and shop-floor management.
• Strong knowledge of 5S, RCA, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel for production reporting and data analysis.
• Good communication, problem-solving, leadership, and team-handling skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with hands-on exposure to welding, fabrication, mechanical manufacturing, production machinery, and shift-based shop-floor operations will be preferred.