Graduate Engineer Trainee - Production Engineering

Nordex India; Chennai; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex India is seeking a Graduate Engineer Trainee - Production to support day-to-day manufacturing activities at the Tiruvallur area. The GET will learn processes, assist in improvements, and contribute to productivity, quality, and safety objectives on the shop floor.

The role focuses on building technical capability, participating in Lean and 5S projects, and preparing for future production engineering positions within the organization.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering required.
• Fresher with 0–1 year experience.
• Willingness to work in shifts and on shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Understand the manufacturing workflow, SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor production parameters, machine performance and process compliance.
• Assist in manpower allocation, shift planning and WIP monitoring.
• Escalate production issues promptly.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and 5S initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis for non-conformities and quality audits.
• Prepare daily production reports and track KPIs (OEE, cycle time, throughput).
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Planning for data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Teamwork

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Graduate Engineer Trainee - Blade Production

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Experience Level

Entry Level