Production and Planning Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day production activities to ensure products are manufactured as per the required quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with production operators, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays, bottlenecks, and resource requirements.
• Ensure that the correct materials, drawings, tools, equipment, and work instructions are available before production begins.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to ensure products meet required specifications before moving to the next stage.

Drawing & Technical Understanding

• Read, understand, and interpret mechanical engineering drawings accurately.
• Understand dimensions, tolerances, fits, surface finish, materials, and other technical specifications mentioned in drawings.
• Ensure production activities are carried out strictly as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify drawing-related issues or manufacturing challenges and coordinate with the Design team for resolution.
• Ensure that the latest approved revision of drawings and documents is being used for production.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Develop and improve production processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework, rejection, wastage, and production downtime.
• Assist in developing and improving work instructions, process sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure proper process control and adherence to defined manufacturing methods.
• Support implementation of new manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot production and manufacturing issues and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production and technical documentation.
• Prepare and maintain production records, process sheets, work instructions, inspection documents, and other relevant records.
• Maintain proper documentation of design changes, production changes, revisions, and process improvements.
• Ensure traceability of materials, components, drawings, and production records wherever required.
• Support preparation and maintenance of BOMs, routing sheets, production plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure documentation is complete and available throughout the product lifecycle.