Manufacturing Engineer – Switchgear Assembly, Panel Manufacturing, Shopfloor Production

Siemens; Thane; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Mumbai (Kalwa Switchboard Factory) seeks a Production Planning and Control professional to manage daily production, supervise assembly, and coordinate material availability. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in panel manufacturing.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, allocating work, monitoring material availability, and coordinating with logistics and design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, shopfloor operations or assembly.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with ability to lead 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 ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Warehouse, Design and other departments to resolve shortages.
• Track KPIs for assembly teams and drive corrective actions.
• Lead team meetings, communicate production status and provide safety/quality feedback.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to colleagues and management.
• Support training and maintain the team’s skills matrix.
• Undertake small continuous improvement projects in assembly processes.
• Prepare for and support ISO audits with documentation and training.
• Work beyond regular hours to meet targets.

Skills

English communication

Lean manufacturing

EHS basics

Shopfloor supervision

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Siemens, Kalwa Switchboard Factory, Mumbai

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.