Graduate Engineer Trainee - Blade Production

Nordex Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Chennai invites applications for the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - Production role. You will support day-to-day production on the shop floor, learn manufacturing processes, and contribute to productivity, quality, and safety initiatives.

Fresh BE/BTech in Industrial or Production Engineering will gain exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, line balancing, and KPI tracking while working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering is required.
• Fresh graduates with 0-1 year experience are welcome.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and in shifts if required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Understand manufacturing workflow, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Monitor production parameters, machine performance, and process compliance.
• Assist in manpower allocation, shift planning, and WIP monitoring.
• Ensure timely escalation of production issues.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S improvement activities.
• Conduct time & motion studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks and support process optimization.
• Maintain production documentation and quality records.
• Prepare daily production reports and KPI metrics.
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and planning teams for data accuracy.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in safety audits.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Data analysis

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Shift work

Shop floor

Education

B.E./B.Tech - Industrial Engineering / Production Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LOCATION: Chennai, TN, IN, 601103

Job Title: Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - Production

Department: Production / Manufacturing
Location: Vengal, Tiruvallur
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech - Industrial Engineering / Production Engineering
Experience: Fresher (0-1 year)

Job Purpose:Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - Production will support day-to-day production activities, learn manufacturing processes, assist in process improvements, and contribute to productivity, quality, and safety initiatives. The role aims to build technical capability and prepare the individual for future production engineering roles within the organization.

Production Operations

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Understand the complete manufacturing workflow, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Monitor production parameters, machine performance, and process compliance.
• Assist in manpower allocation, shift planning, and WIP monitoring.
• Ensure timely escalation of production issues.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S improvement activities.
• Conduct Time & Motion studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks and support improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Work with senior engineers on process optimization and waste reduction.

Quality Support

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and inspection methods.
• Support in root cause analysis (RCA) for non-conformities.
• Participate in quality audits and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain production documentation and quality records.

Data Management & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain daily production reports (DPR), downtime analysis, and shift performance data.
• Track productivity KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, rejection percentage, and throughput.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams for data accuracy.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and workplace standards.
• Participate in safety audits and hazard identification activities.
• Ensure safe work practices on the shop floor.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdown follow-up and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Work closely with Quality, PPC, and Logistics teams for production continuity.
• Support cross-functional improvement projects assigned by the manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and industrial engineering tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis.
• Willingness to work in shifts (if required) and on the shop floor.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex