Production Engineer

Job Description Production Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Job Title: Production Engineer Injection Moulding

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Experience: 5-7 years

Location: Puducherry

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Engineer Injection Moulding to manage day-to-day injection moulding production, ensure smooth machine operation, optimize processes, minimize rejection and downtime, and achieve production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor daily injection moulding production as per the production schedule.
• Set and optimize injection moulding machine/process parameters.
• Handle machine setting, mould changeover, start-up and process stabilization.
• Monitor cycle time, productivity, rejection, downtime and OEE.
• Troubleshoot common injection moulding defects such as short moulding, sink marks, warpage, flash, burn marks and flow marks.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room and Production Planning teams.
• Ensure proper handling and processing of materials such as PP, ABS, Nylon, PBT, PC/ABS and other engineering plastics.
• Identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction, rejection reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety standards and 5S.
• Maintain production records, shift reports and process documentation.
• Train and guide operators and technicians on machine operation and process parameters.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and resolve machine-related production issues.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes and machine settings.
• Good understanding of moulds, mould changeover and process parameters.
• Knowledge of injection moulding defects and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cycle-time optimization, rejection control and OEE.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, TPM and basic quality tools.
• Ability to work in shifts and manage shop-floor activities.
• Good communication and team-handling skills.

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