Job Description

Production Engineer- Machine Shop, Savli, Vadodara (India)

Department: Manufacturing / Operations / Quality

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: India

Reporting To: Hemal Suthar

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for machine shop operations.
• Ensure timely machining of components such as motor housings, stators, rotors, pump bowls, impellers, shafts, bearing housings, and other pump/motor parts.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate with stores, quality, maintenance, and assembly departments.
• Track production output against targets and implement corrective actions to address deviations.

• Supervise CNC machines, CNC lathes, conventional lathes, drilling, milling, grinding, and tapping machines., hydraulic press machines, Gig and fixture
• Ensure optimum machine utilization and productivity.
• Monitor machine setup, tooling, cutting parameters, and process controls.
• Minimize machine downtime through coordination with maintenance teams.
• Ensure proper preventive maintenance schedules are followed.

• Ensure components meet drawing specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for in-process and final inspections.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain process capability and reduce rejection and rework rates.

• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Participate in new product development and process validation activities.

• Supervise machine operators, setters, and shop-floor technicians.
• Allocate manpower based on production priorities.
• Conduct training on machine operation, safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
• Monitor employee performance and adherence to SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Promote safe machine handling and use of PPE.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards as per 5S requirements.

• Maintain production records, machine utilization reports, rejection reports, and downtime analysis.
• Prepare daily production MIS and performance reports.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and quality management system requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of machining processes and cutting tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Understanding of CNC programming fundamentals.
• Production planning and shop-floor management.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving skills.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, and 5S implementation.

• B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in machine shop operations.
• Experience in submersible pumps, electric motors, pumps, castings, automotive components, or engineering manufacturing industries preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to CNC machines, CNC lathes, conventional lathes operations and production planning.