Job Description

Production engineers optimize manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. They act as a bridge between product design and shop\-floor execution, managing workflows, equipment maintenance, and daily schedules.
Their core responsibilities are categorized into the following areas:Process Optimization \& Efficiency
Workflow Design: Streamlining assembly lines and plant layouts to eliminate waste (Lean manufacturing).
Automation Implementation: Designing and integrating robotic systems or new technologies to boost output.
Data Analysis: Reviewing production data to identify bottlenecks and cost\-saving opportunities.
Operations \& MaintenanceProduction Scheduling: Drawing up daily or weekly schedules to meet delivery targets and customer demands.
Equipment Upkeep: Scheduling preventative maintenance to avoid costly machinery breakdowns.
Troubleshooting: Investigating technical hurdles on the factory floor and guiding technicians during equipment failures.
Quality Control \& SafetyQuality Assurance: Setting quality standards, monitoring production output, and ensuring products meet industry specifications.
Error Proofing: Applying methods like Poka\-Yoke to prevent manufacturing errors.
Safety Compliance: Identifying, documenting, and eliminating unsafe practices to ensure a secure working environment.
Cross\-Functional CollaborationTeam Coordination: Working with research and development (R\&D), procurement, and quality control teams.
Staff Training: Instructing machine operators and floor staff on new equipment and revised safety protocols.
Vendor Management: Coordinating with external suppliers to secure required materials and equipment.
Tamil candidates only