Production Engineer- Machine Shop, Savli, Vadodara (India)

Key Responsibilities

•  Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for machine shop operations. 
•  Ensure timely machining of components such as motor housings, stators, rotors, pump bowls, impellers, shafts, bearing housings, and other pump/motor parts. 
•  Monitor production schedules and coordinate with stores, quality, maintenance, and assembly departments. 
•  Track production output against targets and implement corrective actions to address deviations. 

•  Supervise CNC machines, CNC lathes, conventional lathes, drilling, milling, grinding, and tapping machines., hydraulic press machines, Gig and fixture 
•  Ensure optimum machine utilization and productivity. 
•  Monitor machine setup, tooling, cutting parameters, and process controls. 
•  Minimize machine downtime through coordination with maintenance teams. 
•  Ensure proper preventive maintenance schedules are followed. 

•  Ensure components meet drawing specifications, tolerances, and quality standards. 
•  Coordinate with Quality Assurance for in-process and final inspections. 
•  Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). 
•  Maintain process capability and reduce rejection and rework rates.

•  Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement. 
•  Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. 
•  Analyze production data to improve efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs. 
•  Participate in new product development and process validation activities.

•  Supervise machine operators, setters, and shop-floor technicians. 
•  Allocate manpower based on production priorities. 
•  Conduct training on machine operation, safety, quality, and productivity improvements. 
•  Monitor employee performance and adherence to SOPs.

•  Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. 
•  Promote safe machine handling and use of PPE. 
•  Conduct safety audits and implement corrective measures. 
•  Maintain housekeeping standards as per 5S requirements.

•  Maintain production records, machine utilization reports, rejection reports, and downtime analysis. 
•  Prepare daily production MIS and performance reports. 
•  Ensure adherence to ISO and quality management system requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of machining processes and cutting tools. 
•  Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T. 
•  Understanding of CNC programming fundamentals. 
•  Production planning and shop-floor management. 
•  Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving skills. 
•  Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, and 5S implementation.

•  B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 
• 5–8 years of experience in machine shop operations. 
• Experience in submersible pumps, electric motors, pumps, castings, automotive components, or engineering manufacturing industries preferred. 
• Hands-on exposure to CNC machines, CNC lathes, conventional lathes operations and production planning.