Production Engineer (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

Industry: Automotive / Sheet Metal Fabrication

Job Location: Sri City

Experience: 2+ Years

Department: Production

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, preferably in the automotive or auto-components manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, optimizing manpower and machine utilization, and maintaining safety standards on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

- Plan, monitor, and execute daily production activities as per the production schedule.
- Achieve daily and monthly production targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensure timely completion of production orders and adherence to delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores departments for smooth production operations.
- Monitor production output and take corrective action to minimize delays and bottlenecks.

1. Sheet Metal Fabrication Process

- Handle production activities involving sheet metal cutting, bending, punching, forming, and fabrication.
- Monitor welding, assembly, and other fabrication processes as applicable.
- Ensure adherence to approved process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Identify process-related issues and implement corrective measures to improve productivity.
- Ensure proper utilization of machines, tools, fixtures, and production equipment.

1. Manpower & Machine Management

- Allocate manpower according to production requirements and operator skill levels.
- Monitor operator performance, machine utilization,



and production efficiency.
- Ensure optimum utilization of resources and minimize idle time.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance team to resolve machine breakdowns and reduce downtime.
- Train and guide operators on work instructions, safety procedures, and production methods.

1. Quality & Process Control

- Ensure products are manufactured as per engineering drawings and customer specifications.
- Coordinate with the Quality team to maintain process quality and reduce rejection.
- Monitor rework, scrap, and process defects and take corrective action.
- Ensure compliance with control plans, inspection procedures, and standard work practices.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurring production issues.

1. Productivity & Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, cycle time, and process efficiency.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and waste-reduction initiatives.
- Reduce material wastage, scrap, rework, and machine downtime.
- Monitor production KPIs and implement improvement actions.
- Support process improvement and cost-reduction activities.

1. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain daily production reports, shift reports, downtime records, and rejection reports.
- Monitor production achievement against planned targets.
- Maintain records of manpower utilization, machine performance, and material consumption.




- Prepare and submit production MIS reports to the reporting manager.
- Ensure proper documentation of production parameters and process changes.

1. Safety & Housekeeping

- Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Maintain 5S standards and good housekeeping on the shop floor.
- Ensure safe handling of sheet metal materials, tools, and machinery.
- Promote a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions promptly.

Required Skills & Competencies
- Minimum 2 years of experience in production in sheet metal fabrication or automotive component manufacturing.
- Knowledge of sheet metal cutting, bending, punching, forming, welding, and assembly processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.;
- Understanding of production planning, cycle time, productivity, and machine utilization.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement techniques.
- Experience in handling manpower, shop-floor operations, and production documentation.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Good problem-solving, coordination, communication, and team-handling skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
- Improvement in productivity and cycle time.
- Reduction in rejection, scrap, and rework.
- Reduction in machine downtime.
- Optimum manpower and machine utilization.
- On-time completion of production schedules.
- Compliance with quality, safety, and 5S standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile A proactive Production Engineer with hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, robust shop-floor management skills, and the ability to achieve production targets while maintaining quality, productivity, safety, and delivery commitments.

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