Production Engineer

Role : Production Engineer

Department : Production

Band / GradeE1 / E2

Direct Reportees : Nil

Reporting To Manager Production & Planning

Location : Ahmedabad

Role Purpose: Execute and monitor day-to-day production activities for primary packaging machinery, ensuring machines and assemblies are manufactured as per approved drawings, production schedules, quality standards and customer requirements. The role will coordinate with Design, Planning, Procurement, Stores, Quality and Service teams to ensure smooth shop-floor execution, optimum utilization of resources, timely completion of assigned work and a safe, disciplined workplace.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities Role

Production

Execute daily production activities as per the approved production plan, priorities and delivery commitments.

Monitor assembly, fabrication and machine-building activities for primary packaging machinery and ensure work progresses as scheduled.

Read and interpret approved engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions and specifications before execution.

Coordinate with Design / Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical, assembly and quality issues on the shop floor.

Monitor productivity, cycle time, rework, scrap and machine downtime and escalate deviations to the reporting manager.

Ensure proper utilization and care of machines, tools, fixtures and other production resources.

Identify shop-floor bottlenecks and support timely corrective actions to maintain production flow.

Planning & Coordination

Track assigned production orders and communicate progress, delays and material constraints to the Manager Production & Planning.

Coordinate with Planning, Purchase and Stores for timely availability of raw materials, bought-out components, sub-assemblies and consumables.

Verify material availability against BOM / job requirements before starting critical production activities.

Support prioritization and sequencing of jobs based on customer delivery commitments and machine/project requirements.

Monitor work-in-progress and ensure timely movement of assemblies between fabrication, machining, assembly, testing and other stages.

Highlight potential delivery risks arising from material shortages, technical issues, capacity constraints or rework.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.

Coordinate with Quality for inspection, stage-wise checks, testing and closure of quality observations.

Ensure proper identification and segregation of rejected / non-conforming materials and assemblies.

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions for recurring production and quality issues.

Maintain required production records, checklists, inspection documents and traceability records.

Support implementation of 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke and Lean Manufacturing practices on the shop floor.

Shopfloor Safety & Operator Coordination

Monitor day-to-day compliance with shop-floor safety requirements, PPE usage, safe material handling and safe working practices.

Ensure operators follow approved work instructions, machine safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Maintain shop-floor discipline and support attendance, productivity and work allocation monitoring without direct people-management responsibility.

Educational Qualification:
BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Years/type of experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in Production / Manufacturing / Assembly, preferably in Primary Packaging Machinery, Automation, Pharma Equipment or Engineering Machinery.

Technical Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs and manufacturing / assembly processes.
• Understanding of machine assembly, fabrication and engineering components.
• Basic knowledge of production planning, WIP monitoring and shop-floor MIS.
• Working knowledge of ERP / production management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving techniques.
• Good understanding of industrial safety and PPE requirements.
• Good communication, coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills.

CTC : INR 4 -8 Lacs + PLI