Junior Engineer - Production Assembly

Position: Jr. Engineer Production Assembly (SEC/Key Set)
Department: Production – Assembly
Location: Tokai Rika Minda India Pvt. Ltd.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / TTT (Toyota Technical Training) preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in production/assembly.
• Experience in assembly-line operations and Japanese manufacturing systems preferred.
• Candidates with experience in Japan-based manufacturing companies preferred, excluding Toyota Group companies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Manpower Management

• Allocate manpower within the production group and monitor daily production activities.
• Communicate effectively between associates, Team Leaders and shifts.
• Monitor production Kanban and ensure achievement of daily production targets.
• Monitor team efficiency and inline productivity.
• Manage overtime and maintain attendance records.
• Manage consumable stock and ensure availability for production.

2. New Project & Customer Requirements

• Handle new projects and prepare project schedules.
• Prepare and explain project schedules to management.
• Ensure project-related parts are dispatched to customers and TRJ as per target dates.
• Coordinate with suppliers for project-related requirements.
• Develop and maintain packing specifications.

3. Quality & Process Control

• Possess basic knowledge of LVPT, HVPT and MPT.
• Confirm First Part and Last Part quality inspections.
• Ensure defects are updated in the in-process defect chart.
• Support abnormality handling and corrective actions.
• Ensure standardized work is followed on the shop floor.
• Manage change points effectively.

4. Safety, 2S & Shopfloor Management

• Ensure compliance with shopfloor rules and standardized work.
• Communicate and reinforce safety rules among associates.
• Confirm daily machine inspections.
• Maintain proper 2S conditions within the production group.
• Monitor the health and working condition of associates.

5. Kanban & Production Control

• Set Kanban at the planning post.
• Monitor production progress against Kanban requirements.
• Ensure production targets and customer delivery schedules are achieved.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of MS Office/Microsoft applications.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of assembly-line operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Knowledge of Japanese manufacturing concepts is an added advantage.
• Good team coordination and problem-solving ability.

Candidate Screening Criteria

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Should be willing to work in shifts.
• Should possess working knowledge of MS Office.
• Assembly-line/production experience is preferred.
• Candidates from Toyota Group companies should not be considered.

Candidate Pre-Interview Information:
Candidates should be clearly informed before scheduling the interview that the position requires minimum 2 years' experience, MS Office knowledge, and willingness to work in shifts.