Sr. Engineer

Location: Dahej

Job Description – Production (T  Line)

Position Title

Production Engineer / Production Officer – T  Line

Department

Production – T  (Truck & Bus Radial)

Reporting To

Shift In-charge / Production Manager

Job Purpose

To ensure smooth and efficient operation of the T  production line by achieving targeted production output, maintaining quality standards, ensuring adherence to safety practices, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

Ensure smooth operation of the T  production line during the assigned shift.
Achieve daily/monthly production targets as per the production plan.
Monitor machine parameters and process conditions to ensure optimum productivity.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and planning teams for uninterrupted operations.
Ensure proper line balancing and manpower utilization.
Monitor raw material consumption and minimize process wastage.
Ensure adherence to SOPs, process parameters, and standard work practices.

Quality Management

Ensure production of tyres/components as per defined quality standards.
Monitor and control process deviations.
Coordinate with Quality department for inspection and corrective actions.
Analyze defects and implement preventive and corrective measures.
Support customer complaint analysis and improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure adherence to all safety standards, PPE compliance, and statutory requirements.
Promote safe work culture on the shop floor.
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Ensure compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.

Manpower Management

Supervise operators and contract manpower deployed on the line.
Ensure proper shift allocation and attendance monitoring.
Conduct on-job training for operators and new joiners.
Support skill enhancement and development activities.

Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Ensure timely escalation of machine abnormalities.
Support TPM and autonomous maintenance activities.

Continuous Improvement

Participate in Kaizen, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and cost reduction initiatives.
Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvement.
Support implementation of process improvement projects.

Educational Qualification

Diploma / B.E. /

B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.

Experience

2–8 years of experience in tyre manufacturing / T  production operations.
Experience in tyre building, curing, extrusion, calendaring, or related processes preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of T  manufacturing processes.
Understanding of production planning and shop floor operations.
Good knowledge of safety and quality systems.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Team handling and coordination skills.
Knowledge of TPM, Lean, and continuous improvement tools.
Basic computer knowledge and reporting skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production target achievement
Rejection and wastage control
OEE improvement
Machine downtime reduction
Safety compliance
Housekeeping and 5S adherence
Manpower productivity

Working Conditions

Rotational shift operations.
Shop-floor based role.
Exposure to manufacturing environment and operational activities.

Preferred Industry

Tyre Manufacturing Industry
Automotive Manufacturing
Continuous Process Industry

Behavioral Competencies

Ownership and accountability
Discipline and process orientation
Communication and coordination skills
Learning agility
Teamwork and collaboration
Result orientation