Position: Senior Production Engineer – Injection Molding
Department: Production – Injection Molding
Reporting To: Head – Production
Team: Leads the Injection Molding Line Engineers across shifts
Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Role Purpose
Own the secure, on-time and high-quality output of the injection molding shop floor at our office chair manufacturing plant by leading the Line Engineers, driving OEE and cycle-time improvement, reducing defects and downtime, and building a strong, skilled molding team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & People Development:
• Lead, guide and review the performance of Line Engineers across all shifts; allocate lines, machines and responsibilities.
• Set clear shift-wise goals and KPIs for Line Engineers and hold them accountable for results.
• Train and mentor Line Engineers on machine settings, defect diagnosis, safety and quality checks; build multi-skilled backups.
• Ensure disciplined shift handovers and effective supervision of operators, helpers and technicians through the Line Engineers.

2. Production Planning & Delivery:




• Convert daily and weekly production schedules into shift-wise targets and ensure plan adherence.
• Plan machine–mold allocation and capacity utilization; flag material, mold or manpower constraints early.
• Review daily production reports, track plan vs actual and drive corrective actions for gaps.

3. Process Optimization & OEE:
• Own OEE, cycle time, rejection and scrap for the molding shop and drive continuous improvement.
• Standardize process parameters and machine setting sheets; approve and control any parameter changes.
• Reduce mold changeover time and downtime through structured planning and SMED practices.

4. Mold, Machine & Maintenance Coordination:
• Oversee mold changeovers and ensure they are executed with minimal downtime.
• Coordinate with the tool room for preventive maintenance, minor repairs and resolution of mold issues such as alignment, temperature variation and venting.
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