Department: Production
Designation: Production Engineer – Assembly Line
Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Plastic Components
Experience: 3–6 years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or related Engineering
Reporting To: Production Manager / Assistant Manager – Production
Location: As per company requirements

1. Job Purpose

To manage daily assembly line operations, achieve production targets, maintain product quality, optimize manpower utilization, and ensure compliance with safety standards while improving productivity and reducing rejection, rework, and production losses.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning and Execution

Execute daily production plans as per customer requirements and dispatch schedules.
Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Monitor assembly line performance, cycle time, output, and productivity.
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, tools, and equipment.
Coordinate with PPC, stores, quality, maintenance, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth production flow.
Monitor line balancing and eliminate bottlenecks to improve throughput.

B. Assembly Line Operations

Supervise day-to-day assembly operations and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Ensure correct assembly sequence, component fitment, fastening, and process parameters.
Monitor torque tools, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly equipment.
Ensure proper material feeding and line-side inventory availability.
Verify first-piece approval and ensure process parameters are followed.
Implement standardized work methods and improve operator efficiency.

C. Quality Control and Process Improvement

Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with the Quality Department to address defects, rejection, and customer complaints.
Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and corrective action techniques.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and rework.
Monitor process rejection, rework, and first-pass yield.
Support PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, and inspection standard updates.
Promote Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.

D. Manpower Management

Allocate operators and helpers according to production requirements.
Monitor attendance, manpower utilization, and operator performance.
Provide training on assembly procedures, quality requirements, and safety practices.
Ensure operator skill matrix and training records are maintained.
Maintain discipline, teamwork, and adherence to standard work practices.

E. Machine and Equipment Coordination

Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to resolve machine and equipment breakdowns.
Ensure proper working condition of assembly fixtures, pneumatic tools, torque tools, conveyors, and testing equipment.
Monitor minor stoppages and escalate recurring equipment issues.
Support preventive maintenance activities and autonomous maintenance.
Ensure proper handling and care of tools, fixtures, and production equipment.

F. Production Documentation and Reporting

Prepare daily production reports and shift handover reports.
Maintain production achievement, rejection, rework, downtime, and manpower records.
Monitor OEE, cycle time, line efficiency, and productivity.
Ensure traceability of components and finished products.
Maintain process check sheets, hourly production records, and rejection reports.
Support internal audits, customer audits, and quality system documentation.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹63,000.00 per month

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