Role & responsibilities

The Junior Engineer Production is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations with a focus on VMC and CNC machining, ensuring secure, productive, and quality-driven production. The role actively contributes to Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to improve productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.

Preferred candidate profile
Production Operations (VMC & CNC)
Operate and support VMC and CNC machines as per production plan.
Assist in machine setup, tool change, and job loading/unloading.
Monitor machining parameters to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
Ensure adherence to work instructions, SOPs, and control plans.
Achieve daily production targets with minimum rejection and downtime.
Quality Assurance
Conduct inprocess and final inspection using measuring instruments (vernier, micrometre, height gauge, etc.).
Identify, report, and support resolution of quality defects.
Ensure compliance with ISO / IATF / customer-specific quality requirements (as applicable).
Support root cause analysis for rejections using basic quality tools.
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)




Perform Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities such as:
Cleaning, lubrication, and inspection
Daily machine health checks
Support maintenance team during planned maintenance and breakdowns.
Participate in TPM pillars like AM, PM, and Focused Improvement (FI).
Help maintain machine-wise OEE and breakdown records.
Operational Excellence (OE) & Continuous Improvement
Participate in OE / Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Identify and implement small improvement ideas to reduce waste (Muda).
Support 5S implementation and sustenance on shop floor.
Assist in productivity, cycle time, and setup time reduction projects.
Safety & Housekeeping
Strictly follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
Report unsafe conditions and near-miss incidents.
Maintain 5S standards in work area.
Ensure compliance with company EHS policies.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain production, quality, and TPM-related records.
Update shift reports, rejection data, and downtime details.
Support audits (internal, customer, TPM, safety).

📌 Junior Engineer Pune
🏢 Hindalco Industries
📍 Pune