Production Engineer

Job Description: Production Engineer Manufacturing Plant

Position Overview

The Production Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising production processes to ensure efficient operations, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality output. This role bridges the gap between engineering design and manufacturing operations, ensuring machines, manpower, and materials are effectively utilized to meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Control

• Develop daily/weekly/monthly production schedules in coordination with the Production Manager.

• Monitor work orders, ensure material availability, and allocate resources to meet deadlines.

• Optimize workflow and reduce bottlenecks to maximize efficiency.

• Process Optimization

• Analyze current production processes and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.

• Ensure Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S practices are followed.

• Work on reducing cycle time, wastage, and rework.

• Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.) and customer specifications.

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to address defects and implement corrective actions.

• Train shop-floor workers in maintaining quality at each stage.

• Equipment & Maintenance

• Monitor machine performance and ensure preventive and predictive maintenance schedules are followed.

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

• Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with environmental and industrial regulations.

• Conduct risk assessments, safety drills, and hazard analyses for safe plant operations.

• Team Coordination

• Supervise operators, technicians, and production staff, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support in troubleshooting.

• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance workforce skills.

• Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production records, shift reports, and machine logs.

• Track KPIs like OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), rejection rates, and productivity indices.
• Submit reports to management on production performance, cost variance, and improvement opportunities.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant operations, and industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).
• Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis (RCA) skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management abilities.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production/plant engineering role (for mid-level position).
• Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma/TPM are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with automation, CNC machines, or process industries will be an advantage.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of production targets vs. plan.
• Reduction in downtime and machine breakdowns.
• Improvement in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Cost reduction per unit of production.
• Reduction in rejection/rework percentage.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.