Production Shift Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding - Irungatukottai

SAI Hr Consultants; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding to manage day-to-day production activities, optimize machine utilization, maintain quality standards, and achieve production targets at our Irungattukottai, Chennai facility.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in plastic injection molding processes, production planning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, with 4–7 years in automotive component manufacturing and a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Polymer, Plastics Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in Plastic Injection Molding Production.
• Experience in automotive component manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plastic injection molding production operations.
• Set up and monitor injection molding machines, molds, and process parameters.
• Handle start-up, changeover, mold change, and process stabilization.
• Monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure, cycle time, injection speed, holding pressure, and cooling time.
• Ensure optimum machine utilization, cycle time, productivity, and OEE.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, Stores, and PPC teams for smooth production.
• Monitor manpower allocation and effectively manage operators and technicians.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Reduce rejection, rework, downtime, and material wastage.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, rejection reports, and machine performance data.
• Support new mold trials, process validation, and new product development activities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring production and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Ensure proper handling and utilization of engineering plastics and other molding materials.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards within the production area.

Skills

Plastic Injection Molding

Process Optimization

OEE

Troubleshooting

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Shift Operations

Automotive experience

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Polymer, Plastics Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Production Engineer Plastic Injection Molding

Location: Irungattukottai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 47 Years
Industry: Plastic Injection Molding / Automotive Components
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Production Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding to manage day-to-day production activities, ensure optimum machine utilization, maintain quality standards, and achieve production targets. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in plastic injection molding processes, production planning, manpower handling, troubleshooting, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plastic injection molding production operations and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Set up and monitor injection molding machines, molds, and process parameters.
• Handle machine start-up, changeover, mold change, and process stabilization.
• Monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure, cycle time, injection speed, holding pressure, and cooling time.
• Ensure optimum machine utilization, cycle time, productivity, and OEE.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, Stores, and PPC teams for smooth production.
• Monitor manpower allocation and effectively manage operators and technicians.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Reduce rejection, rework, downtime, and material wastage.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, rejection reports, and machine performance data.
• Support new mold trials, process validation, and new product development activities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring production and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Ensure proper handling and utilization of engineering plastics and other molding materials.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards within the production area.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in Plastic Injection Molding.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, auxiliaries, and process parameters.
• Experience with engineering plastics such as ABS, PP, PA, POM, PC, PC‑ABS, Nylon, etc.
• Good understanding of molding defects and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of OEE, productivity improvement, rejection control, and cycle‑time optimization.
• Experience in mold changeover and machine setting.
• Basic understanding of quality tools and root‑cause analysis.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Exposure to automotive component manufacturing will be preferred.

Educational Qualification

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

4–7 years of relevant experience in Plastic Injection Molding Production, preferably in an automotive component manufacturing environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong production‑floor exposure with hands‑on injection molding experience.
• Good problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage production targets and shop‑floor manpower.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to work in shift operations.
• Candidates with experience in automotive Tier‑1 / Tier‑2 component manufacturing will be preferred.