Senior Engineer - Blade Production

Nordex Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in India seeks a Senior Engineer – Blade Production to support shop floor activities and learn manufacturing processes. You will assist in process improvements, monitor performance, and contribute to productivity, quality, and safety initiatives.

The role prepares you for future production engineering responsibilities within the organization. The candidate should have 6–10 years of experience, a BE/BTech in Industrial/Production Engineering, and be ready to work on the shop floor

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Industrial/Production Engineering is required.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in blade production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and 5S is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Understand SOPs and work instructions and monitor KPIs.
• Assist in manpower allocation, shift planning, and WIP monitoring.
• Escalate production issues timely and ensure safety compliance.
• Participate in process improvements and data reporting (DPR, OEE, cycle time).
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, PPC and Logistics teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Excel

Data analysis

Education

B.E./B.Tech – Industrial Engineering / Production Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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Department: Production
Location:Vengal, Tiruvallur
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Industrial Engineering / Production Engineering only
Experience: 6 - 10 years

Job Purpose

The Senior Engineer – Blade Production will support day-to-day production activities, learn manufacturing processes, assist in process improvements, and contribute to productivity, quality, and safety initiatives. The role aims to build technical capability and prepare the individual for future production engineering roles within the organization.

Production Operations

• Support daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Understand the complete manufacturing workflow, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Monitor production parameters, machine performance, and process compliance.
• Assist in manpower allocation, shift planning, and WIP monitoring.
• Ensure timely escalation of production issues.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S improvement activities.
• Conduct Time & Motion studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks and support improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Work with Cross functional team on process optimization and waste reduction.

Quality Support

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and inspection methods.
• Support in root cause analysis (RCA) for non-conformities.
• Participate in quality audits and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain production documentation and quality records.

Data Management & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain daily production reports (DPR), downtime analysis, and shift performance data.
• Track productivity KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, rejection percentage, and throughput.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams for data accuracy.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and workplace standards.
• Participate in safety audits and hazard identification activities.
• Ensure safe work practices on the shop floor.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdown follow-up and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Work closely with Quality, PPC, and Logistics teams for production continuity.
• Support cross-functional improvement projects assigned by the manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and industrial engineering tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis.
• Willingness to work in shifts (if required) and on the shop floor.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, disability, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex