Production Engineer

Injection Molding

Job Title:Production Engineer / Senior Production Engineer (Injection Molding)

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Position Type: Full-Time (Day & Night Shift Flexibility Required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Production Engineer with a strong background in plastic injection molding.

The candidate will be responsible for shift planning, production planning, driving overall plant productivity, optimizing machine OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), managing daily shop-floor operations, overseeing utility equipment, and maintaining accurate Tally/ERP records across day and night shifts.

CIPET qualification or a degree/diploma in Plastic Engineering is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Productivity & Process Optimization: Monitor and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time reduction, machine utilization, output rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Identify bottlenecking on the shop floor and implement lean/continuous improvement methods to enhance line productivity and reduce scrap. Optimize molding machine parameters to balance speed, cycle time, and quality standards.

ERP, Tally & Documentation: Execute daily system entries in Tally and ERP to accurately log shift productivity metrics.

Generate, process, and update Work Orders, Job Cards, and Daily Production Reports.

Maintain physical and digital logbooks while enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Floor & Manpower Management: Lead daily manpower planning and operator shift allocation to maximize workstation output.

Supervise day and night shift operations to hit daily output targets.

Troubleshoot machine breakdowns, quality defects, and process delays in real time.

Utilities & Cross-Departmental Coordination: Oversee routine operation and performance of plant utilities, including air compressors, RO plants, and chillers. Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Mold Maintenance, Toolroom, Stores, and Purchase teams to maintain continuous workflow.

Technical & Operational Skills: Proven track record in productivity enhancement, process parameter optimization, and yield improvement. Hands-on proficiency in Tally and ERP systems for Work Orders, Job Cards, and daily reporting.

Working knowledge of injection molding machines, auxiliary units, and plant utilities (compressors, chillers, RO units).