Senior Production Engineer- Rubber Moulding

Role & Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Rubber Moulding Production operations and ensure achievement of daily/monthly production targets.

Strong hands-on involvement in Tung Yu Rubber Moulding Machines machine setting, parameter setting, changeovers and process troubleshooting.

Troubleshoot machine and process-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production.

Handle Compression, Transfer and Rubber Injection Moulding processes and optimize process parameters for stable production.

Monitor and improve cycle time, machine utilization, OEE, rejection, rework and scrap.

Conduct Mould setting, mould changeover and support mould trials / new mould development.

Identify root causes of recurring production/process problems and implement corrective actions in coordination with Quality, Maintenance and Tool Room.

Plan and utilize manpower, machines, moulds and production resources effectively.

Ensure production is carried out as per approved process parameters, SOPs, Control Plan and quality requirements.

Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, Planning, Stores and Mixing/Compounding teams for smooth production.

Train and guide operators on machine operation, process parameters, quality requirements and safe working practices.

Drive Kaizen, 5S, TPM and productivity improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Maintain production records, downtime analysis, rejection analysis and daily production MIS.

Ensure adherence to 5S, safety, housekeeping and discipline on the production floor.

Preferred Candidate Profile

47 years of relevant experience in Rubber Moulding Production, preferably in Automotive / Auto Components.

Hands-on experience with Tung Yu Rubber Moulding Machines is highly preferred / mandatory for this role.

Strong practical knowledge of Rubber Compression, Transfer and/or Injection Moulding.

Should be capable of independently handling machine setting, mould setting, process parameter setting and troubleshooting.

Good understanding of curing/vulcanization, cycle-time optimization and moulding defects.

Experience in reducing rejection, scrap, rework, downtime and cycle time.

Should have experience in manpower handling and shop-floor production management.

Knowledge of OEE, Kaizen, 5S, TPM and Lean Manufacturing will be an advantage.

PVC / Plastic Injection Moulding exposure will be an added advantage.

Automotive rubber component manufacturing experience will be preferred.

Candidate should be hands-on, technically strong and solution-oriented, with the ability to independently troubleshoot production and machine-related problems.