Production Engineer

Chamunda Pharma Machinery; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamunda Pharma Machinery is seeking a Production Engineer for the Assembly Shop to oversee mechanical and electrical assembly of pharma equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP, CE, ISO, and OSHA standards.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in pharma machinery or high-precision SPMs, be proficient in reading drawings, P&ID and electrical schematics, and familiar with SAP/Oracle ERP; leadership of shop-floor teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years in pharma machinery assembly or SPMs.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings, P&ID, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of validation (DQ/IQ/OQ/FAT/SAT) and ERP/MRP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end assembly operations per drawings, BOMs, and SOPs.
• Coordinate mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical assembly on the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, CE, ISO, and OSHA.
• Lead and train assembly technicians, drive Lean improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

P&ID familiarity

PLCs & drives

Pneumatic systems

ERP/MRP SAP/Oracle

Validation processes

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Production Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Production Engineer - Assembly Shop

Industry: Pharmaceutical Machinery Manufacturing

Department: Production & Operations

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Production Engineer with specialized experience in managing and executing assembly operations within the Pharmaceutical Machinery Manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will oversee the mechanical and electrical assembly of high-precision pharma equipment (such as blistering machines, cartoning machines, liquid/powder filling lines, and tablet presses), ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards (cGMP, FDA, ISO) and production timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assembly & Shop Floor Operations

• Manage end-to-end assembly operations for complex pharmaceutical machinery in accordance with engineering drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical assembly processes on the shop floor.
• Monitor daily production targets, track assembly milestones, and minimize equipment downtime or bottlenecks.

2. Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all assembled machinery adheres to international regulatory and quality standards (cGMP, CE, ISO, and OSHA).
• Conduct rigorous in-process quality checks (IPQC) for fitment, alignment, and functionality before handing over equipment for FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).
• Maintain accurate documentation, including machine assembly logs, calibration records, and checklist verifications.

3. Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies on the assembly floor to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical assembly issues on the shop floor and implement root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
• Optimize cycle times for machine assembly and sub-assembly processes.

4. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise, train, and mentor assembly technicians, fitters, and contract laborers.
• Coordinate closely with the Design/R&D, Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain, and Project Management departments to ensure seamless material flow and technical clarifications.
• Ensure strict adherence to plant safety guidelines and promote a safety-first culture among the shop floor team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on production and assembly experience specifically within the Pharma Machinery Manufacturing or high-precision special purpose machinery (SPM) sector.
• Technical Competencies:
  
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, P&ID, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT).
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems, drives, PLCs, and precision mechanical alignment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP software (SAP/Oracle preferred).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight project deadlines.