Senior Production Engineer

Position- Production Engineer Location: Pune Qualification Bachelor's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Instrumentation Mechatronics Industrial Engineering Engineering Technology Experience Minimum 5 years of experience. Preferred Industries Manufacturing, Packaging, Material Handling, Plastics, FMCG, Food Processing, Process Industries, and Automotive Components. Job Purpose Manage and optimize automated production operations by integrating: Mechanical Systems Industrial Automation Electrical Controls Instrumentation Production Technology Key Responsibilities Ensure uninterrupted operation of automated production lines. Manage conveyors, shredders, compressors, ducting, dust collection, and utility systems. Operate and monitor PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and VFD systems. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation breakdowns. Conduct RCA and CAPA activities. Improve OEE, productivity, throughput, and machine utilization. Drive line balancing and bottleneck elimination initiatives. Support installation, commissioning, and automation improvement projects. Implement productivity, energy-saving, and cost-optimization initiatives. Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and operational compliance. Required Technical Expertise Mechanical Systems Conveyors & Interlocked Conveyor Systems Shredders & Material Handling Equipment Air Compressors & Pneumatic Systems Dust Collection & Extraction Systems Industrial Ducting Gearboxes, Bearings, Couplings & Drives Production Line Synchronization Automation & Controls PLC Operation & Troubleshooting DCS SCADA HMI VFD/Variator Sensors & Switches Safety Interlocks & E-Stops MCC & Control Panels Machine Communication & Line Integration Desired Candidate Profile Strong Mechanical + Industrial Automation exposure Strong troubleshooting and RCA skills Expertise in integrated mechanical, electrical, and automation systems Experience in OEE improvement and productivity enhancement Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and VFD systems Continuous improvement and cost reduction mindset Hands-on, proactive, and independent working style