Engineer Trainee

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

Job summary

Bhakti Management Services in India recruits fresh engineering graduates for entry-level roles in automotive/manufacturing operations. You will assist day-to-day manufacturing and assembly, follow SOPs and work instructions, monitor production lines, and support engineers to meet daily and monthly targets.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and teamwork on the shop floor. Ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience in plant operations, with willingness to work rotating shifts and

Qualifications

• Fresh engineering graduates seeking their first industrial career opportunity in automobile manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of foundational engineering principles and basic SOP reading.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work instructions with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist in day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations across shop-floor areas.
• Follow established production processes, sequence sheets, and work instructions.
• Monitor production activities and support meeting daily/monthly output targets.
• Maintain shop-floor discipline, safety, and cleanliness, reporting issues promptly.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams during servicing and line changes.

Skills

Fresh engineering graduate

Willingness to learn

Shift readiness

Education

B.Tech / B.E. degree in engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Production & Manufacturing Operations

• Actively assist in day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations across designated shop-floor areas.
• Thoroughly understand and strictly adhere to established production processes, sequence sheets, and detailed work instructions.
• Regularly track and monitor assigned production activities as directed by the production lead or shift supervisor.
• Provide continuous operational assistance to the plant team to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets on schedule.
• Maintain balanced material workflow, operational discipline, and shop-floor orderliness to prevent downtime or production stalls.
• Swiftly identify, isolate, and elevate production-related problems or line bottlenecks to the concerned supervisor.

Process Monitoring & Operational Control

• Closely supervise manufacturing cycles, machine operations, and assembly steps to verify that every process runs in accordance with defined engineering standards.
• Develop a solid technical grasp of critical process parameters, operational thresholds, and foundational manufacturing specifications.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and floor leads to detect process deviations, machine bottlenecks, or cycle irregularities.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date documentation and production logs reflecting real-time process performance.

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

• Uphold strict compliance with company quality standards, inspection criteria, and testing guidelines.
• Assist the quality assurance department in executing dimensional and visual checks on finished products, components, and assemblies against technical specifications.
• Promptly detect, isolate, and report any material defects, surface flaws, or component abnormalities to the responsible quality department.
• Ensure total alignment with internal quality protocols and corporate inspection standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen practices, and quality-enhancement projects to elevate product reliability and minimize scrap.

Machine, Equipment & Workstation Handling

• Acquire hands-on operational knowledge of specialized manufacturing machinery, automation systems, and plant equipment.
• Strictly adhere to prescribed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines during machine setup, handling, and operation.
• Promptly report mechanical breakdowns, irregular noises, unusual vibrations, and hazardous machine states to plant leadership.
• Coordinate proactively with the maintenance team during equipment servicing, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure thorough housekeeping, organization, and cleanliness around machinery, tooling racks, and individual workstations.

Plant Safety Compliance & Workplace Standards

• Rigorously follow all factory safety rules, operational guidelines, and standard safety practices.
• Consistently wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as prescribed by the company across all production bays.
• Champion high shop-floor safety standards and actively help mitigate occupational hazards.
• Immediately document and elevate any unsafe acts, hazardous working conditions, or near‑miss incidents to the concerned supervisor.
• Comply fully with internal code of conduct policies, operational discipline rules, and workplace safety guidelines.

Documentation, Data Tracking & Operational Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive, error‑free operational records covering daily outputs, machine logs, and process parameters.
• Assist department supervisors and production engineers in preparing daily shift reports and executive production summaries.
• Formally record daily technical observations, downtime notes, and line issues, and present them clearly to senior management.
• Ensure all department‑specific documentation, audit sheets, and quality checklists are systematically archived.
• Support plant engineers in compiling operational shift data for review meetings and productivity assessments.

Cross-Functional Team Coordination & Operational Alignment

• Coordinate seamlessly with related internal departments, including Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, Stores/Logistics, and Tooling.
• Act as a dependable team player, working harmoniously with operators, technicians, and engineering staff.
• Execute technical directions, instructions, and feedback issued by senior production engineers and supervisors.
• Actively participate in daily shift handover huddles, operational briefings, and team meetings.
• Contribute to shared plant objectives, supporting the wider manufacturing team in achieving operational excellence and productivity milestones.

Preferred candidate profile

• Academic Qualifications:
  • Must hold a completed, regular B.Tech / B.E. degree in any engineering branch from an accredited and recognized university or institute.
  • Open across all engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, Production, Industrial, Instrumentation, and related domains.
• Experience Level & Target Profile:
  • Fresh engineering graduates seeking their first industrial career opportunity in automobile manufacturing.
  • Candidates with prior practical experience, such as relevant industrial training, polytechnic foundations, or engineering internships, are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
  • Ambitious engineering graduates aiming to develop a hands‑on, long‑term technical career in automotive manufacturing operations, plant quality, and production engineering.
• Technical Aptitude & Fundamental Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of foundational engineering principles, production cycles, and general manufacturing practices.
  • Fundamental awareness of industrial quality assurance parameters, plant safety standards, and manufacturing inspection processes.
  • Basic computer literacy along with the analytical capability to read, comprehend, and implement detailed SOPs, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Work Environment & Shift Adaptability:
  • High comfort level and full readiness to operate inside an active, fast‑paced automobile component manufacturing plant.
  • Willingness to work rotational and extended shifts, including scheduled 8‑hour or 12‑hour shifts based on production volumes and plant schedules.
  • Physical capability and readiness to handle active shop‑floor duty, which involves walking, monitoring production lines, and standing during shift operations.
• Behavioral Competencies & Interpersonal Attributes:
  • Learning Orientation: A strong willingness to learn, high curiosity, and a positive mindset toward receiving technical mentorship from senior plant engineers.
  • Discipline & Punctuality: A high sense of workplace responsibility, strict adherence to shift timings, and dedicated operational discipline.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the capability to coordinate effectively across diverse teams.
  • Problem‑Solving Mindset: A structured, analytical approach to troubleshooting everyday manufacturing issues, maintaining shop‑floor order, and driving continuous improvement.