Shift Engineer

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors; Palwal; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors is seeking a Shift Engineer for our Palwal, Haryana site. The role focuses on managing daily production, overseeing Injection Moulding Machines, and maintaining quality, safety and efficiency across the shift.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on machine handling, process monitoring, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coordinate with operators and technicians to meet targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Injection Moulding Machines
• Ability to monitor parameters, cycle times and process conditions
• Experience coordinating shift manpower and operators
• Commitment to safety, quality and productivity

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor day-to-day production during the shift
• Ensure smooth operation of Injection Moulding Machines and related equipment
• Meet daily production targets while upholding quality standards
• Track machine parameters, cycle times and overall efficiency
• Troubleshoot machine- and process-related issues to minimize downtime
• Coordinate with operators, technicians and cross-functional teams
• Manage manpower allocation and resource utilization
• Maintain shift production reports and downtime records
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams for issue resolution
• Identify opportunities to reduce rejections and improve productivity
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and SOPs

Skills

Injection Moulding

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Shift management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description: Shift Engineer

Location

Palwal, Haryana

Department

Production / Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are looking for a technically skilled and responsible Shift Engineer to manage and monitor shift-wise production activities, ensure the smooth operation of Injection Moulding Machines, and maintain production, quality, and safety standards. The role requires hands‑on experience in machine handling, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and effective coordination with operators and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor day‑to‑day production activities during the assigned shift.
• Ensure the smooth operation and efficient functioning of Injection Moulding Machines and related equipment.
• Achieve daily production targets while maintaining the required quality standards.
• Monitor machine parameters, cycle time, process conditions, and overall production efficiency.
• Handle and operate Injection Moulding Machines and ensure proper process control.
• Identify and troubleshoot machine‑ and process‑related issues to minimize production downtime.
• Coordinate with machine operators and technicians to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Effectively manage manpower allocation and ensure optimum utilization of available resources.
• Monitor production output, rejection levels, downtime, and process efficiency.
• Maintain accurate shift‑wise production reports, downtime records, and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance and Quality teams for timely resolution of technical and quality‑related issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rejection, improve productivity, and optimize production processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, SOPs, and company policies.
• Maintain proper workplace discipline and ensure adherence to operational procedures.
• Ensure effective handover of production status, machine conditions, and pending issues to the next shift.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Hands‑on experience in operating and handling Injection Moulding Machines.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of machine parameters, cycle time, and production processes.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate shift manpower.
• Good communication and team‑handling skills.
• Ability to work effectively under production targets and deadlines.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Willingness and ability to work in rotational shifts.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / CPET or equivalent technical qualification.

Experience

• Candidates with practical experience in operating and handling Injection Moulding Machines will be preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment will be an advantage.