Job Description – Engineer – Press Shop Production

Position: Engineer – Press Shop Production
Department: Production
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Location: ACPL

Purpose of the Role

To execute daily Press Shop production activities by ensuring achievement of production targets, maintaining product quality, maximizing equipment utilization, and leading shop-floor teams to deliver safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Execution

- Execute daily production plans and achieve shift-wise production targets.
- Monitor production performance and take corrective actions to address deviations.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and tooling.
- Support production planning through effective coordination with supervisors and support functions.
- Ensure smooth production flow and adherence to production schedules.

Manpower Management

- Lead and manage 25-50 operators per shift.
- Allocate manpower based on production priorities and machine loading.
- Monitor operator performance, attendance, discipline, and productivity.
- Train operators on SOPs, safety requirements, quality standards, and best practices.
- Develop multi-skilled operators through cross-training initiatives.
- Foster teamwork and maintain a positive shop-floor culture.

Press Shop Operations

- Monitor operation of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic presses.
- Support die setup, changeovers, and production trials.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and process parameters.
- Troubleshoot production issues related to tooling, machine performance, and process variations.

Tooling & Die Management

- Coordinate with Tool Room for preventive maintenance and repair of dies and fixtures.
- Monitor die performance and tool life.
- Support current die prove-outs and process validation activities.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of production tooling.

Quality Management





- Ensure production of components as per drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Work closely with the Quality team to resolve production quality issues.
- Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive reduction in rejection, rework, and scrap.

Safety & Housekeeping

- Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and work instructions.
- Promote safe working practices and usage of PPE.
- Maintain workplace discipline and 5S standards within the press shop.
- Report unsafe conditions and participate in safety improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

- Participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and TPM initiatives.
- Drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment efficiency.
- Support OEE improvement and downtime reduction activities.
- Implement cost reduction and waste elimination projects.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain daily production records, rejection reports, downtime records, and shift reports.
- Track KPIs and assist the supervisor in preparing production performance reports.
- Ensure timely updating of production-related documentation.

Educational Qualification

Preferred

- Diploma in Tool & Die Making
- Diploma in Tool Engineering
- Diploma in Tool Room Technology

Alternate Qualification

- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience in Press Shop operations.

Experience

- 3 to 5 years of experience in Press Shop Production.
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience in:
- Blanking




- Piercing
- Trimming
- Forming
- Deep Drawing
- Experience in die setting, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Experience managing shop-floor operators and achieving production targets.

Working Requirements

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts.
- Ability to independently manage shift production activities.
- Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet production commitments.

Technical Skills

- Press Shop Operations
- Mechanical & Hydraulic Presses
- Die Setting and Changeover Management
- Tooling and Fixture Knowledge
- Production Monitoring and Control
- OEE Concepts
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5S and Lean Manufacturing
- TPM Fundamentals
- Basic Quality Tools
- MS Excel and Production Reporting

Key Competencies

- Strong shop-floor leadership
- Team management and operator development
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Result-oriented mindset
- Good communication skills
- Discipline and ownership
- Safety awareness
- Ability to handle production pressure and delivery commitments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production Plan Achievement
- Productivity (Output per Man-hour)
- OEE Improvement
- Rejection and Scrap Reduction
- Downtime Reduction
- Safety Compliance
- 5S Audit Scores
- Operator Skill Development
- Manpower Utilization Efficiency

Preferred Industry Background

- Cookware Manufacturing
- Sheet Metal Components
- Pressure Cooker Manufacturing
- Home Appliances
- Automotive Components
- General Engineering Industries

Experience: 3-5 Years
Qualification: Diploma in Tool & Die Making / Tool Engineering / Tool Room Technology (Preferred)
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Team Size: 25-50 Operators per Shift
Working Pattern: Rotational Shifts
Designation: Engineer – Press Shop Production

Pay: Up to ₹750,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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