Production Planning Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer Gearbox Manufacturing

Location: Moraiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 1 3 Years (Gearbox / Heavy Machinery / Machining Industry)

Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Production Engineer to join our growing Gearbox Manufacturing Plant in Moraiya. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end shop floor operations, managing machining processes, monitoring gearbox assembly, maintaining quality standards, and driving daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning & Execution:

• Plan, schedule, and execute daily production activities to meet targets safely and on time.

• Assign tasks to operators and technicians on the shop floor to maximize machine output.

• Machining & Process Oversight:

• Supervise key gear manufacturing operations including Lathe Machining, VMC/CNC, Gear Hobbing, Gear Shaping, Teeth Grinding, and Heat Treatment.

• Ensure proper tooling, fixture setup, and raw material availability before starting production runs.

• Quality Control & Precision Inspection:

• Perform in-process quality inspections for individual components (Gears, Shafts, Pinions, Housings) using precision instruments like Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Bore Gauges, and Gear Tooth Verniers.

• Interpret technical 2D/3D mechanical drawings, tolerances, and surface finish specifications to minimize rejection rates and rework.

• Gearbox Assembly & Testing:

• Oversee proper sub-assembly and final assembly of industrial gearboxes.

• Verify backlash, gear meshing, shaft alignment, and bearing fitments.

• Conduct no-load/load testing, noise checks, vibration analysis, and oil leakage tests.

• Shop Floor Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead, train, and manage shop floor workers, operators, and helpers.

• Enforce 5S methodology, Lean Manufacturing practices, and safety protocols across the production floor.

• Minimize machine downtime by coordinating preventive maintenance and fast-tracking breakdown repairs.

• Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain Daily Production Reports (DPR), machine utilization logs, shift handovers, and rejection trackers for executive review.

Requirements & Essential Skills:

• Education: Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering.

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a gearbox manufacturing, gear cutting, or heavy machinery manufacturing setup.

• Technical Skills:

• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T symbols.

• Practical knowledge of gear manufacturing techniques and machinery.

• Expertise in operating precision measuring tools.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, manpower handling, and leadership abilities.

• Languages: Good communication in Hindi and Gujarati.

Perks & Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary matching industry standards.
• Performance-based bonuses and annual appraisals.
• Safe, structured, and growth-oriented work environment.