Production Engineer

CRA; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

High-impact projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth potential

Mentorship & visibility

Job summary

CRA, a specialist engineering company, seeks a Production Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing operations in the energy and defence sectors. You will oversee production planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure timely delivery while coordinating machining, welding and fabrication teams to maximise throughput.

The role requires strong knowledge of 2D/3D CAD drawings, fabrication, welding and sheet-metal processes, plus proven leadership in implementing Lean, 5S and Kaizen to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 4+ years of production engineering experience in fabrication/machining.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining and sheet-metal.
• Experience interpreting 2D/3D CAD drawings and calculations.
• Proven track record in 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and process improvements.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and team management skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills (MIS, production dashboards, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution: Lead production planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee issuance of parts, materials, and tools as per production requirements.
• Coordinate across machining, welding, and fabrication teams to optimize workflows.
• Process Development & Optimization: Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and process flows.
• Ensure tolerancing and dimensioning are accurately implemented on the shop floor.
• Identify critical processes and design jigs/fixtures to improve efficiency.
• Drive process improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, cost optimization).
• Quality & Compliance: Collaborate with Quality Engineers to define in-process quality standards and checks.
• Ensure proper traceability of materials, semi-finished, and finished goods.
• Support documentation including PDI, packing lists, process sheets, and MIS reports.
• Technical Expertise: Interpret complex 2D/3D manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and engineering calculations.
• Apply knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding methodologies, and machining processes.
• Guide teams on correct welding techniques, fabrication methods, and machining practices.
• Leadership & Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and manage shop-floor manpower to achieve production goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering, production, and quality teams.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Welding

Sheet metal

2D/3D CAD

Engineering calculations

5S

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

CRA is a specialist engineering company that designs and manufactures robust, custom-engineered systems for the Energy and Defence sectors. With over 30 years of experience and in-house manufacturing capabilities, we deliver high-performance solutions across combustion systems, biogas and flaring systems, and weapon handling equipment.

Our clients include leading private and public sector companies across India and abroad. Every CRA system is built for performance, reliability, and long-term value.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedProduction Engineer to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in machining, fabrication, welding, and sheet-metal processes, combined with proven leadership in production planning, process improvement, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

Lead production planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure timely delivery.

Oversee issuance of parts, materials, and tools as per production requirements.

Coordinate across machining, welding, and fabrication teams to optimize workflows.

Process Development & Optimization

Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and process flows.

Ensure tolerancing and dimensioning are accurately implemented on the shop floor.

Identify critical processes and design jigs/fixtures to improve efficiency and quality.

Drive process improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, cost optimization).

Quality & Compliance

Collaborate with Quality Engineers to define in-process quality standards and checks.

Ensure proper traceability of materials, semi-finished, and finished goods.

Support documentation including PDI, packing lists, process sheets, and MIS reports.

Technical Expertise

Interpret complex 2D/3D manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and engineering calculations.

Apply knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding methodologies, and machining processes.

Guide teams on correct welding techniques, fabrication methods, and machining practices.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise, mentor, and manage shop-floor manpower to achieve production goals.

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Act as a key liaison between engineering, production, and quality teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  
• 4+ years of experience in production engineering (preferably in fabrication/machining industries).
  
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and sheet-metal manufacturing techniques.
  
• Skilled in interpreting 2D/3D CAD drawings and conducting engineering calculations.
  
• Proven track record in implementing 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and process improvements.
  
• Excellent leadership, planning, and team management skills.
  
• Strong communication and reporting skills (MIS, production dashboards, etc.).

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the Energy and Defence sectors

Exposure to technically complex systems and cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced, merit-driven culture with growth potential

Mentorship and direct visibility to senior leadership