Production Engineer

We are looking for a Production Engineer to plan, coordinate, monitor, and improve daily manufacturing and fabrication activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in steel fabrication, structural steel production, industrial manufacturing, production planning, shop-floor supervision, quality coordination, and project-based manufacturing operations.

The Production Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that production activities are completed safely, efficiently, and according to approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, quality standards, and production targets.

The role requires strong coordination with Production, Planning, QA/QC, Engineering, Procurement, Stores, Maintenance, and Project teams to achieve production targets and meet project delivery deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production activities based on project requirements and production schedules.
• Review approved shop drawings, fabrication drawings, material requirements, BOMs, and production specifications before commencing production.
• Prepare and monitor production plans, work schedules, and shop-floor priorities.
• Coordinate with the Planning Engineer to align production activities with overall project schedules.
• Monitor production progress against planned quantities, deadlines, and project milestones.
• Identify production delays and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules.

2. Steel Fabrication & Manufacturing

• Supervise and coordinate manufacturing and fabrication activities for structural steel, industrial steel components, frames, beams, columns, platforms, supports, and fabricated assemblies.
• Monitor fabrication processes including:
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Fit-up
• Welding
• Grinding
• Assembly
• Straightening
• Surface preparation
• Painting / coating
• Final inspection
• Ensure fabrication activities are performed according to approved drawings, WPS, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor material utilization and minimize material wastage.
• Coordinate material movement between fabrication, assembly, painting, and dispatch areas.
• Ensure proper sequencing of fabrication activities to maximize production efficiency.

3. Shop-Floor Supervision

• Monitor daily activities of fabricators, welders, fitters, machine operators, and other production personnel.
• Allocate manpower according to production requirements and workload.
• Ensure work areas are properly organized and production resources are effectively utilized.
• Monitor machine and equipment availability and coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure production operators follow approved procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain discipline, productivity, and efficient utilization of manpower on the shop floor.

4. Production Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor daily production output against planned targets.
• Prepare and maintain Daily Production Reports (DPR) and other production records.
• Track production quantities, manpower, machine utilization, material consumption, and work progress.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve production efficiency.
• Report production status, delays, constraints, and recovery actions to management.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

5. Quality Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the QA/QC Department to ensure fabricated components meet approved quality requirements.
• Ensure production activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, quality procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate inspection requests and resolve production-related quality issues.
• Ensure proper identification and traceability of materials and fabricated components.
• Support investigation and resolution of NCRs, rework, defects, and quality deviations.
• Minimize rework and rejection through effective process monitoring and quality control.

6. Production Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement methods to improve productivity, reduce production time, and minimize material wastage.
• Monitor production KPIs such as:
• Production output
• Productivity
• Man-hours
• Machine utilization
• Material wastage
• Rework percentage
• On-time completion
• Introduce efficient work methods and production sequences.
• Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

7. Material & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores regarding availability of raw materials, consumables, welding electrodes, gases, tools, and other production requirements.
• Verify that required materials are available before starting production activities.
• Monitor material consumption and reduce unnecessary wastage.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of materials.
• Coordinate with Stores for material issuance and production requirements.

8. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all production activities are carried out in accordance with company HSE policies and safety procedures.
• Ensure workers use appropriate PPE and follow safe working practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report or rectify them immediately.
• Coordinate with the HSE team to maintain a safe production environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company, client, and project safety requirements.

9. Coordination with Other Departments

Coordinate effectively with:

• Production Department
• Planning Department
• Engineering Department
• QA/QC Department
• Procurement Department
• Stores / Warehouse
• Maintenance Department
• HSE Department
• Project Management
• Site / Installation Teams
• Subcontractors and Suppliers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2**–6 years of relevant production / manufacturing / steel fabrication experience**.
• Experience in a steel fabrication, structural steel, industrial manufacturing, or engineering production environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Good knowledge of welding, cutting, fit-up, drilling, assembly, and fabrication processes.
• Strong production planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Work Location: In person