Project Planning & Execution Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities from order receipt to final delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, production plans, and execution timelines.
• Coordinate with Design, Purchase, Stores, Production, QA/QC, Service, and other departments for smooth project execution.
• Track material procurement, availability, and readiness as per project requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against project schedules and identify delays or deviations.
• Follow up with internal departments to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Monitor project timelines, critical activities, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Production and other teams to ensure manufacturing activities are executed as per approved drawings and project requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, planning records, progress reports, and MIS.
• Update project status and relevant information in the ERP system.
• Prepare daily/weekly project progress reports and highlight critical issues to management.
• Identify project bottlenecks, delays, and dependencies and coordinate for timely resolution.
• Support project managers in planning manpower, materials, resources, and production priorities.
• Ensure proper communication and follow-up for changes, revisions, and project requirements.
• Coordinate project readiness for inspection, testing, dispatch, and final delivery.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with defined quality, safety, and delivery requirements.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Maintain effective coordination between planning and production teams to achieve committed delivery schedules.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in project execution, production planning, manufacturing, or project coordination will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of production processes and engineering drawings.
• Strong coordination, follow-up, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities and work within deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical machinery / process equipment / industrial manufacturing will be an added advantage.