Manufacturing Engineer – Switchgear Assembly, Panel Manufacturing, Shopfloor Production

Siemens AG; Thane; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Thane seeks a Manufacturing Engineer – Switchgear Assembly to drive daily production planning, supervise shopfloor assembly, ensure SOP adherence and coordinate material availability.

You will monitor KPIs, support safety and quality, collaborate with Logistics, Design, and other teams, and contribute to continuous improvement and ISO readiness. Night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–5 years of manufacturing, production, shopfloor operations or assembly experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication in English, with ability to lead and coordinate shopfloor teams.
• Basic knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and procedures.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Basic computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Ability to learn quickly, work under pressure and manage multiple production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control daily production activities to achieve turnover and production targets.
• Allocate work to shopfloor workers and ensure SOP-compliant assembly.
• Monitor material availability, tools, safety, quality and costs to keep production uninterrupted.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Warehouse, Design and other departments to resolve shortages and issues.
• Liaise between Manufacturing and Logistics to track missing materials and ensure timely availability.
• Monitor KPIs and initiate corrective actions where required.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate production status; provide safety and quality feedback.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to colleagues and management.
• Plan and support training and skills development for workers.
• Undertake small continuous improvement projects alongside regular production tasks.
• Prepare for ISO audits, including documentation and training.
• Work beyond regular hours when required to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

CAD tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Switchgear Assembly, Panel Manufacturing, Shopfloor Production

524321

24-Oct-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Profesional Junior

Role Overview

The role involves managing daily production planning and control, supervising shopfloor assembly activities, coordinating material availability, ensuring safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in panel manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and control daily production activities to achieve assigned turnover and production targets.
• Allocate work to shopfloor workmen and ensure assembly activities are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor material availability, tools, processes, safety, quality and production costs to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Warehouse, Design and other departments to resolve material shortages and production-related issues.
• Liaise between Manufacturing and Logistics to track missing materials and ensure timely availability for production.
• Monitor and record key performance indicators (KPIs) for assembly teams and initiate corrective actions wherever required.
• Conduct regular team meetings, communicate production status and provide feedback to workmen on safety, quality and performance.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to colleagues and management.
• Plan and support training and development activities for workmen, maintaining and updating the team’s skills matrix.
• Undertake small continuous improvement projects alongside regular production activities to improve assembly processes.
• Prepare for and support internal and external ISO audits, including documentation, process compliance and employee training.
• Work beyond regular working hours when required to meet daily production targets.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, shopfloor operations or assembly.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to lead and coordinate shopfloor teams.
• Basic knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and procedures.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Basic computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Ability to learn quickly, work under pressure and manage multiple production priorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of shopfloor supervision, work allocation, team motivation, performance management and disciplinary procedures.
• Flexibility to adapt working methods according to business and production requirements.
• Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills to address shopfloor and technician-related issues.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, SAP and CAD tools.
• Experience in electrical panel manufacturing, switchgear assembly, production planning, material coordination and continuous improvement would be advantageous.
• The role requires working on the shopfloor in night shifts and other shifts as per business requirements.
• Flexibility to extend working hours when necessary to meet production targets.