Production Engineer (Manufacturing) - L2/L3

Perceptyne; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 480,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Perceptyne is seeking a Production Engineer (Manufacturing) to oversee end-to-end manufacturing and assembly operations on the shop floor. The role emphasizes daily production planning, process definition, and issue resolution to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality output on industrial shop floors.

The candidate will lead the Planning Engineering function, coordinate with Design, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain teams, and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and cost.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Strong shop floor leadership and coordination of planning engineering functions.
• Ability to optimize processes for productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan manufacturing activities for the day and upcoming weeks and track parts from design release to final assembly.
• Define and document complete manufacturing process flow and routing; establish step-by-step production sequences.
• Oversee day-to-day shop floor manufacturing activities including machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions; lead continuous improvements.

Skills

Milling

Turning

Sheet metal fabrication

Assembly operations

Casting

Process planning

Production control

Quality standards

Manufacturing drawings

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Production

Job description

Production Engineer (Manufacturing) - L2/L3

4-8 years

Full-Time

About Perceptyne

Perceptyne is a deep-tech robotics startup building AI-powered semi-humanoid robots for automating dexterous and intelligent tasks on industrial shopfloors. By integrating AI into the automation pipeline, Perceptyne’s robots unlock a range of advanced capabilities that were previously considered challenging or impractical—empowering customers to achieve more. We work closely with organizations in areas of electronics product assembly, Automotive assembly lines, warehouse operations etc. to help them realize their automation goals. We are building technology that will push the boundary of robotics as we know it today!

How is it like to work at Perceptyne?

At our core, we like to solve customer problems, build things, evangelize great ideas, and we are grounded. At Perceptyne, we greatly value these dichotomies:

Having experience while not losing a first principles approach.

Having a large vision while not losing attention to detail

Working on disruptive tech while hitting the market ASAP

Role Overview

Department: Manufacturing

The Production Engineer (Manufacturing) will be responsible for end-to-end manufacturing and assembly operations, including daily production planning, process definition, execution control, vendor coordination, and resolution of manufacturing issues. The role requires strong shop floor involvement and leadership of the Planning Engineering function to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Coordination

Plan manufacturing activities for the day and upcoming weeks.

Prioritize urgent and emergency production requirements.

Track the status of all parts from design release through manufacturing and final assembly.

Coordinate both in-house manufacturing and outsourced/vendor produ

ction.

Ensure adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.

2. Manufacturing Process Definition

Define and document complete manufacturing process flow and routing.

Establish step-by-step production sequences for machining, fabrication, and assembly.

Continuously optimize processes for productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

3. Manufacturing & Assembly Operations

Oversee day-to-day shop floor manufacturing activities.

Supervise machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly operations.

Monitor and ensure quality standards in assembly processes.

Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.

4. Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

Identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly-related issues.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Minimize downtime and drive continuous process improvements.

Lead and supervise the Planning Engineering team.

Align planning activities with production priorities and business requirements.

Coordinate with Design, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.

Technical Skills Required

Hands-on experience in:

Milling

Turning

Sheet metal fabrication

Assembly operations (including quality tracking)

Casting (preferred)

Strong understanding of manufacturing process planning, production control, and quality standards.

Strong understanding of manufacturing drawings and inspection methods.

Qualifications & Experience

B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience,

OR

Diploma (Mechanical / Production) with minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience in the precision manufacturing industry is a plus.

Required Skills