: 8-10 years in production/fabrication, preferably in material handling or heavy equipment manufacturing
Education
: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering
Job Summary:
The Senior Production Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving day-to-day production activities in planning, execution, quality control, and team supervision. This role requires strong technical expertise in fabrication processes, hands-on shop floor coordination, and the ability to lead junior engineers and technicians to meet project timelines and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Planning & Execution
o Assist in translating project requirements into actionable production schedules. o Coordinate closely with the design and planning teams to ensure production readiness. o Track daily work progress, resolve production delays, and escalate critical issues.
2. Shop Floor Oversight
o Supervise fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly tasks to ensure adherence to design specs. o Monitor and guide technicians, operators, and contract labor to ensure quality workmanship. o Perform stage-wise quality checks and highlight any deviations or rework needed.
3. Manpower Coordination
o Assign and monitor daily tasks to junior engineers, supervisors, and shop-floor workers. o Train and mentor new operators, welders, and fitters on technical tasks and safety protocols. o Report and improve manpower efficiency, absenteeism, and skill gaps. Plan manpower deployment in coordination with HR based on project demands.
4. Material & Resource Management
o Ensure timely availability of raw materials, tools, and consumables on the shop floor. o Coordinate with the procurement team for follow-ups on critical shortages or urgent requirements. o Monitor machine utilization, maintenance needs, and minimize idle time or breakdowns.
5. Quality & Safety
o Collaborate with the QA/QC team for in-process inspections and documentation. o Implement corrective actions for any non-conformities or deviations observed. o Ensure that safety procedures, PPE usage, and 5S practices are followed diligently.
6. Reporting & Documentation
o Maintain accurate daily production logs, task sheets, and performance records. o Contribute to weekly status reviews, internal audits, and improvement initiatives. o Update ERP and internal tracking systems for job status and material movement.
7. Process Improvement
o Identify areas of delay, waste, or inefficiency and propose improvements. o Support lean initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and workflow optimization. o Provide feedback to design and planning teams for better manufacturability.
Candidate Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Proficient in interpreting production drawings and fabrication standards o Working knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks and ERP tools o Sound understanding of welding, machining, assembly, and inspection techniques
Soft Skills:
o Team leadership and mentoring ability o Strong coordination and communication across departments o Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail o Ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision
Work Environment:
o Shop floor-based role with extended coordination responsibilities o May involve working extra hours/weekends during peak project phases o Daily interaction with planning, QA, design, and dispatch teams.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Leave encashment
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Provident Fund
Experience:
Materials handling: 8 years (Required)
Production Engineer: 8 years (Required)
Heavy Fabrication : 8 years (Required)
Location:
* Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)
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