Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer

Department: Manufacturing / OperationsReports To: Production Manager / Operations HeadJob SummaryThe Production Engineer oversees and optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality.

This role bridges product design and shop-floor execution by streamlining assembly lines, resolving technical bottlenecks, and maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Optimization: Design, evaluate, and improve manufacturing workflows, plant layouts, and line balancing to maximize throughput and minimize cycle times.Production Planning & Execution: Collaborate with supply chain and maintenance teams to schedule runs, allocate resources, and ensure target output metrics are met.Quality Assurance: Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) and root-cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa) to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.Equipment & Tooling Management: Supervise machinery setup, tool design, and routine preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.Documentation & Compliance: Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), PFMEAs, and Process Control Plans.Safety & EHS: Enforce plant safety protocols and OSHA/ISO standards across all manufacturing lines.Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineering.Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP/MES platforms (SAP, Oracle).Strong working knowledge of GD&T, CNC programming, fabrication, or machining processes.Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).Core Competencies: Problem-solving under time constraints, cross-functional team leadership, and strong data-driven decision-making.