Engineer – Press Shop Production

Job Description – Engineer – Press Shop Production

Position: Engineer – Press Shop Production

Department: Production

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

Location: ACPL

Purpose of the Role

To execute daily Press Shop production activities by ensuring achievement of production targets, maintaining product quality, maximizing equipment utilization, and leading shop-floor teams to deliver safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Execution

• Execute daily production plans and achieve shift-wise production targets.
• Monitor production performance and take corrective actions to address deviations.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and tooling.
• Support production planning through effective coordination with supervisors and support functions.
• Ensure smooth production flow and adherence to production schedules.

Manpower Management

• Lead and manage 25-50 operators per shift.
• Allocate manpower based on production priorities and machine loading.
• Monitor operator performance, attendance, discipline, and productivity.
• Train operators on SOPs, safety requirements, quality standards, and best practices.
• Develop multi-skilled operators through cross-training initiatives.
• Foster teamwork and maintain a positive shop-floor culture.

Press Shop Operations

• Monitor operation of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic presses.
• Support die setup, changeovers, and production trials.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and process parameters.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to tooling, machine performance, and process variations.

Tooling \& Die Management

• Coordinate with Tool Room for preventive maintenance and repair of dies and fixtures.
• Monitor die performance and tool life.
• Support new die prove-outs and process validation activities.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of production tooling.

Quality Management

• Ensure production of components as per drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Quality team to resolve production quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive reduction in rejection, rework, and scrap.

Safety \& Housekeeping

• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and work instructions.
• Promote safe working practices and usage of PPE.
• Maintain workplace discipline and 5S standards within the press shop.
• Report unsafe conditions and participate in safety improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and TPM initiatives.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment efficiency.
• Support OEE improvement and downtime reduction activities.
• Implement cost reduction and waste elimination projects.

Documentation \& Reporting

• Maintain daily production records, rejection reports, downtime records, and shift reports.
• Track KPIs and assist the supervisor in preparing production performance reports.
• Ensure timely updating of production-related documentation.

Educational Qualification

Preferred

• Diploma in Tool \& Die Making
• Diploma in Tool Engineering
• Diploma in Tool Room Technology

Alternate Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience in Press Shop operations.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Press Shop Production.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in
• Blanking
• Piercing
• Trimming
• Forming
• Deep Drawing
• Experience in die setting, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience managing shop-floor operators and achieving production targets.

Working Requirements

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.
• Ability to independently manage shift production activities.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet production commitments.

Technical Skills

• Press Shop Operations
• Mechanical \& Hydraulic Presses
• Die Setting and Changeover Management
• Tooling and Fixture Knowledge
• Production Monitoring and Control
• OEE Concepts
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing
• TPM Fundamentals
• Basic Quality Tools
• MS Excel and Production Reporting

Key Competencies

• Strong shop-floor leadership
• Team management and operator development
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Result-oriented mindset
• Good communication skills
• Discipline and ownership
• Safety awareness
• Ability to handle production pressure and delivery commitments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Plan Achievement
• Productivity (Output per Man-hour)
• OEE Improvement
• Rejection and Scrap Reduction
• Downtime Reduction
• Safety Compliance
• 5S Audit Scores
• Operator Skill Development
• Manpower Utilization Efficiency

Preferred Industry Background

• Cookware Manufacturing
• Sheet Metal Components
• Pressure Cooker Manufacturing
• Home Appliances
• Automotive Components
• General Engineering Industries

Experience: 3-5 Years

Qualification

Diploma in Tool \& Die Making / Tool Engineering / Tool Room Technology (Preferred)

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

Team Size: 25-50 Operators per Shift

Working Pattern: Rotational Shifts

Designation: Engineer – Press Shop Production

Pay

Up to ₹750,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person