Injection Molding Engineer

Glen Industries Kolkata; Kolkata District, Bagnan; On-site; INR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Industries Kolkata is seeking a Production Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in injection moulding to oversee processes, manage shifts, and drive quality improvements. The role includes reducing rejections, optimizing manpower allocation, and enhancing OEE while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

The candidate should hold a PG Diploma in Plastic Processing and Technology and be proficient with production management and quality control tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma in Plastic Processing and Technology.
• 3-5 years of experience in production engineering within the injection moulding industry.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Proven experience in managing shift operations and handling manpower.
• Proficiency in using production management and quality control tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of injection molding machines.
• Manage and supervise production activities during assigned shifts.
• Analyze rejection data to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Implement strategies to minimize in-house rejections and monitor rejection trends.
• Manage and allocate manpower and provide training on best practices and safety protocols.
• Monitor and analyze OEE to identify areas for improvement and increase productivity.

Skills

Production engineering

Injection moulding

Shift operations

Manpower handling

OEE

Quality control tools

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Plastic Processing and Technology

Tools

Production management tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Injection Molding Process Knowledge:

Oversee the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of injection molding machines.

Ensure optimal process parameters are set to achieve high-quality production.

2. Shift Incharge:

Manage and supervise production activities during assigned shifts.

Ensure smooth shift transitions and continuity of operations.

3. Rejection Analysis:

Analyze rejection data to identify root causes of defects.

Develop and implement corrective actions to reduce rejection rates.

3. In-House Rejection Reduction:

Implement strategies to minimize in-house rejections and improve product quality.

Monitor and report on rejection trends and improvements.

4. Manpower Handling:

Manage and allocate manpower effectively to meet production targets.

Provide training and guidance to production staff on best practices and safety protocols.

5. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE):

Monitor and analyze OEE to identify areas for improvement.

Implement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase productivity.

Required candidate profile

Post Graduate Diploma in Plastic Processing and Technology

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production engineering within the injection moulding industry.

Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes and machinery.

Proven experience in managing shift operations and handling manpower.

Proficiency in using production management and quality control tools.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.