Production Engineer

AP Management Consultants; Puducherry; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Management Consultants is seeking a Production Engineer Injection Moulding in Puducherry. The role requires 5-7 years of hands-on experience to manage day-to-day injection moulding production, optimize machine operation, and drive process improvements to meet production and quality targets.

The incumbent will coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room and Production Planning teams, handle mould changeovers, monitor OEE, and ensure adherence to SOPs and 5S.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Plastics Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in injection moulding production.
• Ability to handle machine operation, process parameters and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor daily injection moulding production as per the production schedule.
• Set and optimize injection moulding machine/process parameters.
• Handle machine settings, mould changeover, start-up and process stabilization.
• Monitor cycle time, productivity, rejection, downtime and OEE.
• Troubleshoot defects such as short moulding, sink marks, warpage, flash, burn marks and flow marks.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room and Production Planning teams.
• Ensure proper handling of materials such as PP, ABS, Nylon, PBT, PC/ABS and other engineering plastics.
• Identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction, rejection reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety standards and 5S.
• Maintain production records, shift reports and process documentation.
• Train and guide operators and technicians on machine operation and process parameters.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and resolve machine-related production issues.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

Skills

Injection moulding

Machine settings

Mould changeover

Process parameters

Defect troubleshooting

Cycle-time optimization

OEE monitoring

5S

Kaizen

TPM basics

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description Production Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Job Title: Production Engineer Injection Moulding

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Experience: 5-7 years

Location: Puducherry

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Engineer Injection Moulding to manage day-to-day injection moulding production, ensure smooth machine operation, optimize processes, minimize rejection and downtime, and achieve production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor daily injection moulding production as per the production schedule.
• Set and optimize injection moulding machine/process parameters.
• Handle machine setting, mould changeover, start-up and process stabilization.
• Monitor cycle time, productivity, rejection, downtime and OEE.
• Troubleshoot common injection moulding defects such as short moulding, sink marks, warpage, flash, burn marks and flow marks.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room and Production Planning teams.
• Ensure proper handling and processing of materials such as PP, ABS, Nylon, PBT, PC/ABS and other engineering plastics.
• Identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction, rejection reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety standards and 5S.
• Maintain production records, shift reports and process documentation.
• Train and guide operators and technicians on machine operation and process parameters.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and resolve machine-related production issues.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes and machine settings.
• Good understanding of moulds, mould changeover and process parameters.
• Knowledge of injection moulding defects and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cycle-time optimization, rejection control and OEE.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, TPM and basic quality tools.
• Ability to work in shifts and manage shop-floor activities.
• Good communication and team-handling skills.