Fabrication Engineer

Kumar Metal Industries; Boisar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumar Metal Industries in India seeks a Senior Engineer - Fabrication to oversee and optimize fabrication processes, planning equipment, manpower, and materials to ensure timely and quality delivery of manufacturing projects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors and shopfloor personnel to maintain quality standards and compliance with ISO and other relevant standards. Requires 5–8 years and a BE in Mechanical/Production/DME.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in fabrication engineering or related field.
• BE in Mechanical, Production or D.M.E. required.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills necessary.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and quality standards (ISO).

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate equipment for fabrication to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor resource utilization to meet production demand.
• Create detailed project schedules and allocate resources, tools and labour.
• Track progress and report on manufacturing tasks and projects.
• Communicate status, identify delays or bottlenecks, and coordinate with teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery while mitigating risks and changes to process.
• Coordinate with procurement, production and logistics for timely delivery.

Skills

Equipment planning

Resource optimization

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Lean manufacturing

ISO compliance

Education

BE Mechanical / Production / D.M.E.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Fabrication

Location: Manor, Palghar

Team/Function: Manufacturing (Engineering-Fabrication)

Reporting to: Manager - Fabrications

About the role

To oversee and optimize the fabrication processes by efficiently planning equipment, manpower, and materials, ensuring timely and quality delivery of manufacturing projects. Coordination with cross-functional teams, contractors, and shopfloor personnel to ensure seamless operations and adherence to quality standards.

Experience & Qualifications

5 to 8 Yrs, B.E. Mech/B.E. Production/D.M.E.

Skills sets:

• Plan and allocate equipment for manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Monitor resource utilization and ensure it meets production demands.
• Create detailed schedules for all manufacturing projects, ensuring the timely allocation of resources, tools, and labour.
• Track and report progress on all allocated equipment and manufacturing tasks.
• Provide regular updates on the status of ongoing projects, identifying potential issues, delays, or bottlenecks.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and timely adjustments.
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery of all manufacturing projects, managing and mitigating risks that could affect timelines.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics to streamline operations and meet deadlines.

Work with the finance and sales departments to ensure that the organizations revenue targets are met.

• Proactively plan and monitor the sales forecast, and production capacity to ensure revenue goals are achievable.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to support timely product deliveries and financial outcomes.
• Oversee any necessary rework in the manufacturing process to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure that any changes to the manufacturing process are communicated and implemented effectively without compromising delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, SCP, and other relevant industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits and checks to verify that all manufacturing practices align with compliance requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of internal and external audits.
• Work closely with team members, managers, and senior leadership to ensure alignment of objectives and processes.
• Lead and motivate a team, fostering collaboration to achieve set targets.
• Provide training and guidance to staff to promote skill development and efficiency.
• Identify areas for improvement in production processes and make recommendations for optimization.

Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.