Diploma Engineer Trainee

Bhakti Management Services; Sanand; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhakti Management Services is seeking entry-level Diploma engineers for roles in automotive component manufacturing. The position focuses on daily production execution, line coordination, and strict SOP adherence on the shop floor.

The candidate will monitor processes, assist with equipment handling, perform quality inspections, and contribute to problem solving to minimize downtime. Flexible shifts and a strong safety mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a completed regular Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Open to all engineering branches; diverse diploma disciplines welcomed.
• Fresh graduates seeking first career opportunity in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist manufacturing and assembly on the plant floor to meet daily quotas.
• Monitor production stages, identify bottlenecks and ensure smooth workflow.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions; maintain quality and safety standards.
• Support machine operation, basic maintenance, and tooling usage.
• Assist with troubleshooting to reduce downtime and resolve issues.
• Perform quality checks on components and document results.
• Maintain shift records, logs, and inspection sheets accurately.
• Escalate issues to supervisors and maintenance teams as needed.
• Adhere to 5S principles and workplace safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with operators, technicians, and engineers for handovers.

Skills

Fresh diploma engineer

Good communication

Strong attention to detail

Team player

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Daily Production Execution and Target Achievement:
  
• Actively assist in day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations on the plant shop floor.
• Provide continuous operational assistance to the line crew to ensure that daily and periodic production quotas and targets are consistently met without operational delays.
• Shop-Floor Process Monitoring and Workflow Management:
  
• Regularly monitor manufacturing stages across assigned production lines.
• Identify potential process bottlenecks, material shortages, or operational stalls to ensure an uninterrupted, smooth, and balanced workflow throughout the shift.
• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines:
  
• Strictly execute all assigned tasks in full compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Uphold and follow the plant's operational guidelines, workplace protocols, quality standards, and overall company policies at all times.
• Machine, Equipment, and Tool Operations Support:
  
• Support the operation, handling, and basic functioning of machines, equipment, and production tools specific to the assigned plant department.
• Ensure that machinery is operated safely and strictly according to defined operating parameters.
• Operational Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
  
• Assist shop-floor supervisors, line technicians, and manufacturing engineers in diagnosing, evaluating, and resolving routine operational and production-related problems.
• Contribute to reducing downtime by actively helping implement quick and effective corrective actions on the line.
• Quality Inspection and Defect Control:
  
• Perform primary and routine quality inspections on manufactured components, parts, and sub-assemblies.
• Identify visual irregularities, dimensional variations, and manufacturing defects early to isolate defective units and prevent non-conforming items from progressing to successive production stages.
• Documentation, Log Maintenance, and Shift Reporting:
  
• Accurately track, update, and maintain formal shop-floor records, including daily production figures, quality check sheets, shift logs, and inspection forms.
• Ensure all quality data and line operational statistics are documented systematically as mandated by the plant's reporting procedures.
• Incident, Abnormality, and Breakdown Escalation:
  
• Continuously watch for irregular machine sounds, performance deviations, equipment breakdowns, or hazardous line conditions.
• Promptly report any equipment malfunctions, mechanical failures, or workplace safety risks to the designated shift supervisor and maintenance team.
• Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Care:
  
• Provide hands-on assistance during periodic and routine preventive maintenance activities on machinery and plant tools.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free conditions around production equipment to support machinery health and extend operational lifespan.
• 5S Implementation, Workplace Discipline, and Industrial Safety:
  
• Implement and maintain 5S workplace management methodologies across the work area to keep the shop floor organized, clean, and efficient.
• Adhere rigorously to industrial safety standards, workplace discipline, and the correct utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Cross-Functional Communication and Operational Coordination:
  
• Coordinate closely and communicate clearly with machine operators, maintenance technicians, shift supervisors, and engineering leaders.
• Foster teamwork and facilitate smooth line handovers between shifts to support seamless manufacturing operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Educational Background and Qualifications:
  
• Must hold a completed regular Diploma in Engineering awarded by a recognized technical institute or university.
• Open to all engineering branches, with opportunities across Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics / Electronics & Communication (ECE), Mechatronics, Production, Industrial, Instrumentation, or any other relevant diploma engineering discipline.
• Experience Level and Target Demographic:
  
• Designed specifically for fresher candidates and recently graduated Diploma Engineers who are seeking their first career opportunity in industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrates a strong career aspiration to enter and grow within the automotive component manufacturing sector.
• Work Environment Adaptability and Physical Readiness:
  
• Full willingness to work in an active automobile manufacturing plant and industrial shop-floor environment.
• Possesses the physical stamina and readiness to handle active floor work, including standing, walking, and moving around machines across operational shifts.
• Flexible and willing to work in rotational shifts or extended shift schedules (e.g., 8-hour or 12-hour shifts) based on manufacturing requirements.
• Technical Aptitude and Core Competencies:
  
• Strong foundational grasp of core engineering concepts, manufacturing processes, and workshop fundamentals.
• General familiarity with basic machine operations, industrial tools, quality control parameters, and basic mechanical or technical troubleshooting.
• Understanding of operational compliance, standard operating procedures, and 5S principles.
• Behavioral Traits, Safety Awareness, and Mindset:
  
• Demonstrates a high willingness to learn from senior engineers and plant mentors while absorbing new manufacturing technologies and quality practices.
• Strong sense of workplace discipline, personal accountability, and adherence to occupational safety standards.
• Possesses sound problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail in executing tasks, and a collaborative team-player mindset suited for plant operations.