Production Engineer

About the role

The Production Engineer plans, directs, and optimizes manufacturing processes to meet output targets safely, on time, and within budget. In this heavy industry, their primary focus is maximizing machine uptime, reducing metal scrap, and maintaining strict product quality benchmarks.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily output to meet delivery schedules
• Allocate manpower and machines efficiently across shifts
• Track material usage for wire rods, zinc, and chemicals
• Minimize setup times during gauge size changeovers
• Optimize drawing speeds to reduce wire breakage
• Control galvanizing parameters like temperature and dipping time
• Adjust welding parameters for strong mesh joints
• Implement Lean tools to cut down metal scrap
• Enforce SIRIM standards for wire tensile strength
• Troubleshoot surface defects like zinc sagging or brittleness

About you

• Collaborate with QC on coating and wrapping tests
• Coordinate preventive maintenance for furnaces and lines
• Analyze machine breakdowns using root-cause analysis
• Manage spare parts for drawing dies and electrodes
• Enforce DOSH/JKKP regulations for heavy machinery safety
• Maintain safety protocols around acid and zinc baths
• Ensure proper PPE usage across the shop floor