Shift Engineer - SKF Automotive Business

SKF ISEAM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF ISEAM in Bangalore is seeking a Shift Engineer to lead the production line, guide operators, and drive continuous improvement. You will champion lean manufacturing, safety, and quality initiatives on the shop floor, reporting to the Deputy General Manager.

The ideal candidate holds a BE or Diploma in Mechanical with 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, and knowledge of PFMEA/Control Plans. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production line.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide production line workmen to achieve goals with optimum utilization of resources.
• Identify and reduce efficiency loss and scrap in the production line.
• Ensure shift safety procedures and promote EHS culture.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive kaizens, 5S and lean initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA / Control Plan / Work Instructions and OPLs.
• Oversee machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.

Education

BE / Diploma in Mechanical

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plan

Work Instruction

Job description

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?

We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Shift Engineer. This role will be based in Bangalore and will report to the Deputy General Manager.

Purpose of the role:

Lead and guide production line workmen to achieve manufacturing goals/objectives with optimum utilization of the resources and Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, Manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)

• Upkeep and ensure shift safety procedures and enhance EHS culture.
• Lean, Supervise and coach production shop floor team to achieve shift / day target.
• Identify and improve efficiency loss/ process Scrap reduction in production line.
• Effective utilization / work allocation of shift resource to achieve shift / day plan.
• Review worker performance / skill and identify training needs.
• Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Adhere to shift routines and improve process control.
• Foster a culture of Continues improvement, in cost saving, OEE improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Good knowledge Mass production system / Grinding /Assembly process.
• Lead Kaizens, 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives like VSM / Waste identification / Time study / SMED opportunities in production line.
• Good knowledge in developing process documents like PFMEA / Control Plan / Work Instruction / OPL’s.
• Aware and hand on experience in QMS requirements (Internal auditor / Auditee)
• Hands on experience in Quality tools like 7 QC tools , 8D.
• Collaborate cross functionally and execute improvement projects
• Knowledge (Internal auditor / Auditee) on IATF 16949, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Metrics

• Zero Accident / Improving trend in OEE
• Shop supply Cost reduction / SLR reduction
• SPS adherences / People engagement / Continual improvement
• Production System deployment and continual improvement.
• Drive automation project to convert manual activities.
• Technical Knowledge on Hard Machining (Grinding and Honing) process is preferred.
• SPS tools
• Aspects related to ISO, safety, energy management and environment Systems.
• Resource Allocation: Assign operators, technicians, and material handlers to the Mgf. Channels/assembly lines based on skill matrices and daily priorities.

Requirements (or We expect you to have/be)

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production line

If you want to go further

This position will be located Bangalore, India. You will report to Deputy General Manager, who is located in Bangalore. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Supriya Joshi, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email [e-mail]. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

No later than 08-21-2026.

If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage.

SKF Automotive: Bearings & aftermarket solutions since 1907

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