Production Engineer | Training in Germany

Position: Production Engineer  | 6-Months Training in Germany
Production Engineer – Pune
6-Months Training in Germany

Role Summary
Hire a hands-on technical professional with experience in filter manufacturing and machine maintenance who will undergo

6 months of intensive training in Germany

on a new production line and then

lead operations as a Supervisor

in Pune once the line is transferred.

Key Responsibilities
During Training in Germany (6 months)
Learn end-to-end operations of the new production line: setup, operation, changeovers, maintenance routines, and quality checks.
Understand documentation, SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting procedures.
Participate in commissioning, trial runs, and qualification activities.
Document learnings and create India-ready SOPs, job aids, and training materials.
Shadow German supervisors and maintenance engineers to master control systems on the line.
Align on EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards and quality systems
After Transfer to Pune (Supervisor Role)
Lead daily production operations: scheduling, resource allocation, shift management, and line performance.
Ensure product quality, yield, and OEE targets; drive continuous improvement (Kaizen/Lean).
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance with a strong focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical reliability.
Train and upskill operators/technicians on SOPs learned in Germany.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain for smooth ramp-up.
Manage documentation: work instructions, control plans, maintenance logs, and change management.

Required Qualifications
Diploma/B.E./B.Tech

in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering or equivalent.
3–7 years

experience in

filter manufacturing

with exposure to winding, glueing and assembly processes.
Proven hands-on

machine maintenance

with strong

hydraulics

and

pneumatics

fundamentals; able to read schematics and perform systematic troubleshooting.

Experience with

production supervision

or leading small teams on a line (line leader/shift in-charge).
Familiarity with

quality systems

and basic statistical quality tools (SPC, control charts).
English proficiency

(spoken/written) sufficient for training abroad and documentation; willingness to learn basic

German

technical terms (nice to have).
Readiness to travel and stay in

Germany for 6 months

(company-arranged), including flexibility for shift training.

Technical Skills (Core)
Filter Manufacturing:

media handling, winding machines, glueing, end-cap assembly, integrity testing.
Hydraulics&Pneumatics:

pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulic circuits, pressure/flow control, preventive maintenance on hydraulic power units.
Mechanical Maintenance:

alignment, bearings, lubrication.
Controls/Automation (preferred):

basic PLC/HMI familiarity (alarms, parameters, recipes), sensor calibration, safety relays/interlocks.
Quality & Process Control:

visual inspection, dimensional checks, functional tests, control plans, FMEA awareness.
Lean Tools:

5S, SMED (changeover reduction), Kaizen, standard work, visual management.

Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong communicator; capable of translating complex procedures into clear SOPs for operators.
Team leadership: coaching, conflict resolution, performance feedback.
Problem-solving mindset; data-oriented decision-making.
High accountability, integrity, and cross-cultural collaboration (Germany–India interface).
Adaptability and resilience during technology transfer and ramp-up.

Additional/Preferred

Experience with

OEE tracking

analysis.
Exposure to

ERP

for production orders, material movements, and maintenance notifications.
Knowledge of

EHS

procedures and incident reporting.
Experience starting up new lines or participating in technology transfers.
Basic

German

(A1–A2) or willingness to attend language crash course before/during training.