Senior Production Engineer

HLE Glascoat Limited; Surat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HLE Glascoat Limited in Surat, India, is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to oversee and optimize production operations on-site. You will plan daily activities, monitor equipment performance, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across processes.

You will analyze production data to identify improvements, implement corrective actions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to cost optimization and resource planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (or related).
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, and coordination to meet output, cost, and delivery targets.
• Quality control knowledge, including inspection methods, standards, and root cause analysis.
• Effective communication for cross-functional teams, reporting, and guiding shop floor personnel.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and ERP or production management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily production operations.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and implement actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; prepare production reports.
• Support cost optimization and resource planning.

Skills

Production engineering

Analytical skills

Production planning

Quality control

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Eng

Tools

ERP software

Production management software

Job description

Company Description

HLE Glascoat Limited is a global leader in process equipment for chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and in processing and storage solutions for water, wastewater treatment, and biogas sectors. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of Agitated Nutsche Filters and Dryers and a major producer of other drying technologies. It is also the second-largest manufacturer of Glass Lined Equipment in India, supported by advanced reaction systems from its German subsidiary Thaletec, and a trusted fabricator of nickel-based alloys, Hastelloy, and other exotic materials. Through subsidiary Kinam, HLE Glascoat is a leading Indian manufacturer of heat exchangers and a global supplier of Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks. Nearly 3,000 team members work across world-class facilities in Gujarat and near Mumbai in India, as well as in Thale and Lauter-Bernsbach in Germany.

Role Description

The Senior Production Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Surat, responsible for overseeing and optimizing production operations. This role involves planning and coordinating daily production activities, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Senior Production Engineer will analyze production data, identify process improvements, and implement corrective actions to enhance throughput and efficiency. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams, supervising shop floor operations, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and technicians, preparing production reports, and contributing to cost optimization and resource planning.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Production Engineering expertise, including hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills for data-driven decision-making, problem solving, and process optimization.
• Candidates should possess experience in Production Planning, scheduling, and coordination to meet output, cost, and delivery targets.
• Candidates should possess Quality Control skills, including knowledge of inspection methods, standards, and root cause analysis.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, reporting, and guiding shop floor personnel.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline); advanced qualifications are an advantage.
• Experience in heavy engineering, process equipment, or related manufacturing sectors is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, safety standards, and ERP or production management software is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Surat, manage priorities under time constraints, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.