Senior Production Engineer

Job Title: Senior Production Engineer

Location: Ramtekadi Industrial Estate, Hadapsar, Pune

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing – Material Handling Solutions

Experience: 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 Assist in translating project requirements into actionable production schedules. Coordinate closely with the design and planning teams to ensure production readiness. Track daily work progress, resolve production delays, and escalate critical issues.

2. Shop Floor Oversight: Supervise fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly tasks to ensure adherence to design specs. Monitor and guide technicians, operators, and contract labor to ensure quality workmanship. Perform stage-wise quality checks and highlight any deviations or rework needed.

3. Manpower Coordination: Assign and monitor daily tasks to junior engineers, supervisors, and shop-floor workers. Train and mentor new operators, welders, and fitters on technical tasks and safety protocols. Report and improve manpower efficiency, absenteeism, and skill gaps. Plan manpower deployment in coordination with HR based on project demands.

4. Material & Resource Management: Ensure timely availability of raw materials, tools, and consumables on the shop floor. Coordinate with the procurement team for follow-ups on critical shortages or urgent requirements. Monitor machine utilization, maintenance needs, and minimize idle time or breakdowns.

5. Quality & Safety: Collaborate with the QA/QC team for in-process inspections and documentation. Implement corrective actions for any non-conformities or deviations observed. Ensure that safety procedures, PPE usage, and 5S practices are followed diligently.

6. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate daily production logs, task sheets, and performance records. Contribute to weekly status reviews, internal audits, and improvement initiatives. Update ERP and internal tracking systems for job status and material movement.

7. Process Improvement: Identify areas of delay, waste, or inefficiency and propose improvements. Support lean initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and workflow optimization. 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: Shop floor-based role with extended coordination responsibilities. May involve working extra hours/weekends during peak project phases. Daily interaction with planning, QA, design, and dispatch teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹350, ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Production Engineer: 6 years (Required)
• Material Handling Production: 6 years (Required)
• Automation: 6 years (Required)

Location:

• Hadpsar I.E., Pune, Maharashtra (Preferred)

Work Location: In person