Urgent Opening For Production Engineer

Job Description Production Engineer (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

Industry: Automotive / Sheet Metal Fabrication
Job Location: Sri City
Experience: 2+ Years
Department: Production
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, preferably in the automotive or auto-components manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, optimizing manpower and machine utilization, and maintaining safety standards on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan, monitor, and execute daily production activities as per the production schedule.
• Achieve daily and monthly production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure timely completion of production orders and adherence to delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores departments for smooth production operations.
• Monitor production output and take corrective action to minimize delays and bottlenecks.

2. Sheet Metal Fabrication Process

• Handle production activities involving sheet metal cutting, bending, punching, forming, and fabrication.
• Monitor welding, assembly, and other fabrication processes as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to approved process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify process-related issues and implement corrective measures to improve productivity.
• Ensure proper utilization of machines, tools, fixtures, and production equipment.

3. Manpower & Machine Management

• Allocate manpower according to production requirements and operator skill levels.
• Monitor operator performance, machine utilization, and production efficiency.
• Ensure optimum utilization of resources and minimize idle time.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to resolve machine breakdowns and reduce downtime.
• Train and guide operators on work instructions, safety procedures, and production methods.

4. Quality & Process Control

• Ensure products are manufactured as per engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to maintain process quality and reduce rejection.
• Monitor rework, scrap, and process defects and take corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with control plans, inspection procedures, and standard work practices.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurring production issues.

5. Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, cycle time, and process efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Reduce material wastage, scrap, rework, and machine downtime.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement improvement actions.
• Support process improvement and cost-reduction activities.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily production reports, shift reports, downtime records, and rejection reports.
• Monitor production achievement against planned targets.
• Maintain records of manpower utilization, machine performance, and material consumption.
• Prepare and submit production MIS reports to the reporting manager.
• Ensure proper documentation of production parameters and process changes.

7. Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain 5S standards and good housekeeping on the shop floor.
• Ensure safe handling of sheet metal materials, tools, and machinery.
• Promote a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions promptly.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 2 years of experience in production in sheet metal fabrication or automotive component manufacturing.
• Knowledge of sheet metal cutting, bending, punching, forming, welding, and assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
• Understanding of production planning, cycle time, productivity, and machine utilization.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience in handling manpower, shop-floor operations, and production documentation.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Good problem-solving, coordination, communication, and team-handling skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• Improvement in productivity and cycle time.
• Reduction in rejection, scrap, and rework.
• Reduction in machine downtime.
• Optimum manpower and machine utilization.
• On-time completion of production schedules.
• Compliance with quality, safety, and 5S standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A proactive Production Engineer with hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, strong shop-floor management skills, and the ability to achieve production targets while maintaining quality, productivity, safety, and delivery commitments.