Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer – Steel Fabrication

Department

Production / Manufacturing

Location

As per Company Requirement

Experience

3 – 8 Years

Qualification

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Additional certification in Welding, Fabrication, or Production Management preferred

Industry Preference

Steel Fabrication, Commercial Vehicle Body Building, Trailer Manufacturing, Tanker Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Automotive Fabrication

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to oversee manufacturing operations for Tipper Bodies, Fuel Tankers, Low Bed Trailers, Flat Bed Trailers, and other fabricated steel structures. The candidate will be responsible for production planning, fabrication supervision, quality compliance, resource utilization, and timely project completion while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities.
• Ensure achievement of production targets as per delivery schedules.
• Coordinate fabrication, fit-up, welding, assembly, painting, and final inspection activities.
• Monitor production efficiency and minimize downtime.

Fabrication & Assembly Supervision

• Supervise fabrication of:
  • Tipper Bodies
  • Fuel Tankers
  • Low Bed Trailers
  • Flat Bed Trailers
  • Skeletal Trailers
  • Custom Steel Structures
• Ensure fabrication is carried out according to approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and assembly quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Process Improvement

• Implement lean manufacturing and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Reduce material wastage and rework.
• Optimize manpower and machine utilization.
• Develop and improve fabrication processes and work instructions.

Quality Control

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections.
• Ensure compliance with welding procedures and fabrication standards.
• Maintain production records and quality documentation.
• Address non-conformities and implement corrective actions.

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Stores, and Quality departments.
• Monitor availability of raw materials and consumables.
• Ensure timely completion of production schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Safety Compliance

• Ensure adherence to workplace safety standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety awareness activities.
• Promote safe fabrication and welding practices.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes.
• Experience in trailer and tanker manufacturing.
• Understanding of welding techniques (MIG, MAG, FCAW, SMAW).
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of production planning and shop floor management.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment and machinery.
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and production reporting.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing of Tipper Bodies and Trailer Systems.
• Fuel Tanker Fabrication and Assembly.
• Heavy Structural Fabrication.
• Chassis Modification and Vehicle Body Building.
• Welding and Fabrication Quality Control.
• Production Planning and Shop Floor Supervision.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production target achievement.
• On-time project completion.
• Reduction in rework and rejection.
• Material utilization efficiency.
• Productivity improvement.
• Safety compliance.
• Customer quality requirements adherence.