ENGINEER - Production

Job Title: Production Shift Engineer Department:  Production  Industry:  Automotive Components Manufacturing Reporting To:  Production Manager  Location:  Plant 3 Bangalore Job Purpose The Production Shift Engineer is responsible for managing end‑to‑end production activities during the assigned shift to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets in line with organizational and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Manage and monitor daily production activities during the shift to meet planned output targets. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials. Coordinate with PPC for production schedules and priorities. Ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution of production issues. Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer requirements. Implement and follow  IATF 16949 ,  Control Plans ,  SOPs , and  work instructions . Monitor rejection levels and lead root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Support audits (internal, customer, third-party). Maintenance & Equipment Coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions. Ensure implementation of  TPM ,  OEE improvement , and machine health monitoring. Follow up on tool changes, setup approvals, and process stability. Manpower Management Allocate operators and technicians as per production requirements. Train operators on safety, quality, and standard operating procedures. Monitor attendance, discipline, and skill mapping during the shift. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with  EHS , safety standards, and statutory requirements. Conduct safety talks and ensure proper use of PPEs. Identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and practices. Continuous Improvement Drive  Kaizen ,  5S ,  Lean Manufacturing , and productivity improvement initiatives. Track and improve KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, rejection, and absenteeism. Participate in cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects. Documentation & Reporting Maintain daily production reports, shift handover details, and breakdown logs. Communicate shift performance, issues, and action plans to the next shift and management. Ensure proper documentation and data accuracy. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Production output vs plan OEE and machine utilization Rejection and rework levels Downtime and breakdown response Safety incidents (Zero Accident Goal) Shift discipline and adherence Qualifications & Experience Education:  Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, or related engineering discipline. Experience:  2–6 years of experience in automotive component manufacturing (machining, grinding, heat treatment, assembly, etc.). Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of manufacturing processes Knowledge of IATF 16949, 5S, Lean, TPM …