PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a Production Operations Lead to oversee end-to-end manufacturing activities in a tightly regulated aerospace environment. You will plan, execute, and document production schedules, drive efficiency, and coordinate cross-functional teams for tooling, quality, and process improvements.

The role requires 2–5 years in aerospace/precision manufacturing, with expertise in CNC/VMC programming, FAI, and configuration management.

Qualifications

• BE/Diploma/B.Tech or relevant field.
• 2–5 years experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, CNC/VMC programming, FAI and change control.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall production operations to meet targets.
• Execute monthly and weekly production plans as per customer schedules.
• Maintain and document all customer-related production processes.
• Review and support design of jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Plan facility requirements, oversee installation and commissioning activities.
• Establish and maintain Configuration Management systems.
• Lead first-sample development and obtain FAI approval
• Handle drawing change control and ensure updates are implemented on the shop floor.
• Participate in technical reviews with customers.
• Maintain production registers and track OEE
• Control rejections and initiate corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Prepare forecasts, monitor material availability, and ensure readiness for production.
• Review and report on production and sales performance to the management.
• Initiate productivity improvement plans and actions.
• Perform engineering analysis to reduce downtime and equipment outages.

Skills

Production planning

CNC programming

VMC programming

FAI

Drawing reading

Change control

OEE monitoring

Configuration management

Machining tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Education

BE/ Diploma/ B.Tech or relevant field

Tools

CNC & VMC machines

Jigs & fixtures

Tooling knowledge

Job description

Managing and execute production operations efficiently by adhering to customer requirements, ensuring process compliance, improving productivity, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in the aerospace manufacturing environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage overall production operations to meet organizational targets.
• Execute monthly and weekly production plans as per customer schedules.
• Maintain and document all customer-related production processes.
• CNC & VMC Progarming & correction
• Review and support design of jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Plan facility requirements, oversee installation and commissioning activities.
• Establish and maintain Configuration Management systems.
• Lead first-sample development and obtain FAI approval
• Handle drawing change control and ensure updates are implemented on the shop floor.
• Participate in technical reviews with customers.
• Maintain production registers and track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Control rejections and initiate corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Prepare forecasts, monitor material availability, and ensure readiness for production.
• Review and report on production and sales performance to the management.
• Initiate productivity improvement plans and actions.
• Perform engineering analysis to reduce downtime and equipment outages.

AUTHORITY

• Approve production-related process documentation and records.
• Recommend tooling, fixture, and equipment modifications.
• Initiate corrective actions on quality and process non-conformances.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams regarding material planning, process changes, and customer requirements

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Qualification:

• BE/Diploma/B. Tech or any relevant field

Experience:

• 2–5 years (Preferably in aerospace or precision manufacturing)

Technical Knowledge:

• Production planning & execution
• CNC & VMC Programing , Jig, fixture & tooling knowledge
• FAI, drawing reading, and change control
• OEE monitoring and production reporting
• Configuration management
• Basic understanding of machining Tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and customer-interaction skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional activities
• Documentation and report-preparation skills

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Adherence to monthly and weekly production plans
• Improvement in OEE and productivity levels
• Reduction in rejections and non-conformances
• Timely completion of FAI, documentation, and drawing updates
• Effective material usage and inventory control
• Downtime reduction through engineering analysis
• Accuracy and timeliness in production reporting
• Customer satisfaction and successful technical reviews