JOB DESCRIPTION PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Department: Production Engineering
Position: Production Engineer
JOB PURPOSE
To lead new production line setup, equipment installation, layout planning and process improvement to achieve production targets, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- New Line Setup: Execute new production line installation, trial runs, process validation and mass production launch.
- Layout Planning: Prepare and optimize line layouts considering material flow, operator movement and space utilization.
- Equipment Installation: Lead installation, commissioning and trials of heavy presses (up to 2,000 tons), injection molding machines and related equipment.
- Assembly Line Development: Set up, balance and improve assembly lines to achieve production and quality targets.
- Process Improvement: Drive productivity improvement, cycle-time reduction, quality improvement and manufacturing cost reduction.
- Production Support: Resolve process and equipment issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Project Management: Coordinate with Technical, Maintenance, Quality, Materials and suppliers for project execution and timely launch.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Hands-on experience in new production line setup from installation to mass production.
- Experience in layout planning, line balancing and material flow optimization.
- Experience with 2,000-ton presses or injection molding machine installation and commissioning is highly preferred.
- Practical experience in assembly line setup and improvement.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, cycle time, productivity and quality improvement.
- Proven track record of independently executing projects with measurable results.
- Strong problem-solving, project management and cross-functional coordination skills.