Production Engineer.(Supervisor Plastic Moulding)

Job Purpose

To monitor and ensure the quality of injection moulded components during production by conducting in-process inspections, identifying defects, maintaining quality records, and ensuring compliance with customer and company quality standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process inspection of injection moulded components as per Control Plan, Inspection Standards and Work Instructions.
• Check visual, dimensional and functional characteristics of components.
• Identify defects such as short moulding, flash, sink mark, burn mark, warpage, flow mark, weld line, black spot, colour variation, contamination and other moulding defects.
• Use measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Verify first-off/initial samples after machine start-up, mould change, material change and process setting changes.
• Perform inspection at defined frequencies and record results in In-Process Inspection Reports / Quality Check Sheets.
• Ensure only approved/released parts are moved to the next process or dispatch.
• Segregate and identify OK, Rework and Rejected parts and maintain proper identification.
• Immediately inform the Production Supervisor/Quality Engineer about any abnormality or quality rejection.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring quality problems.
• Monitor critical process parameters where applicable, such as temperature, pressure, cycle time, moulding conditions and part weight.
• Verify components against drawing, specification, sample, master sample and customer requirements.
• Maintain proper traceability and inspection records.
• Ensure measuring instruments used for inspection are calibrated and in valid condition.
• Participate in line clearance and changeover inspection.
• Support customer complaints, internal rejection analysis and improvement activities.
• Follow 5S, safety rules, quality procedures and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Perform any other quality-related responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager.

3. Required Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Plastic, Production, Quality or related field.
• Candidates with relevant experience in plastic injection moulding quality inspection will be preferred.

4. Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in plastic injection moulding / automotive components.
• Freshers with relevant technical knowledge may also be considered.

5. Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of injection moulding defects.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of Vernier, Micrometer, Gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of Control Plan, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions and SPC.
• Knowledge of 7 QC Tools will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge for maintaining quality records.

6. Behavioural Skills

• Good observation and inspection skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and report quality abnormalities quickly.
• Good communication and coordination with Production and Quality teams.
• Discipline and willingness to work in shifts.
• Ability to work under production pressure without compromising quality.

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• In-process rejection percentage.
• Customer rejection / complaint contribution.
• Accuracy of inspection and measurement.
• Compliance with inspection frequency.
• Timely identification and segregation of defective parts.
• Accuracy and completeness of quality records.
• Reduction in internal rejection and rework.
• Compliance with Control Plan and quality procedures.

8. Working Conditions

• Work on the injection moulding shop floor.
• Shift working may be required.
• Regular interaction with Production, Quality, Tool Room and Maintenance teams.

Pay: ₹11,019.96 - ₹34,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person