Production Engineer

About the Role

MB Exports Limited is looking for a Production Engineer to manage and improve day-to-day manufacturing activities at its production unit. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth shop-floor operations, achieving production targets, improving productivity, controlling rejection and wastage, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in a manufacturing/engineering production environment and be comfortable working closely with operators, supervisors, maintenance, quality, stores, and production planning teams.

Key Responsibilities Production \& Shop-Floor Management

• Plan, monitor, and control daily production activities as per production schedules.
• Ensure timely achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Supervise shop-floor activities and ensure smooth production flow.
• Monitor manpower, machines, materials, and production output.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective action to minimize delays.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machines, manpower, raw materials, and other resources.
• Coordinate with Production Planning/PPC for production priorities and order requirements.

Manufacturing Process

• Monitor manufacturing processes related to fabrication, machining, assembly, pumps, couplings, hydraulic equipment, agricultural/construction equipment, and related engineering products, as applicable to the assigned section.
• Ensure production is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate with maintenance to reduce machine breakdowns and downtime.
• Ensure proper material movement and availability at different stages of production.
• Identify opportunities for improving cycle time, productivity, and process efficiency.

Quality \& Process Improvement

• Work closely with the Quality Department to maintain required product quality.
• Monitor rejection, rework, scrap, and process losses.
• Conduct basic root-cause analysis for recurring production and quality problems.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor.
• Reduce material wastage and improve yield.
• Support 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain production-related reports and process records.

Manpower \& Team Coordination

• Allocate manpower according to production requirements.
• Monitor operator productivity and work discipline.
• Provide process guidance to operators and production workers.
• Coordinate with supervisors and workers to resolve day-to-day production issues.
• Ensure operators follow standard operating procedures and safety practices.

Safety \& Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures on the shop floor.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and workplace organization.
• Ensure safe operation of machines and equipment.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, or major production issues to the concerned manager.

Required Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering production environment.
• Candidates with hands-on shop-floor experience will be preferred.

Candidate Requirements Mandatory

• Candidate must currently reside in Punjab.
• Preference should be given to candidates who are willing to work at/commute to the MB Exports manufacturing unit in Punjab.
• Must have practical exposure to manufacturing/production operations.
• Must be willing to work primarily on the shop floor.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, production processes, and basic quality practices.

Preferred Experience

Candidates from the following backgrounds would be preferred

• Engineering/manufacturing companies
• Pumps and pump components
• Couplings and pipe fittings
• Fabrication
• Machining/CNC/VMC
• Casting
• Hydraulic equipment
• Agricultural equipment
• Construction equipment
• Industrial machinery
• Mechanical assembly

Technical Skills

• Production planning and shop-floor control
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Basic knowledge of CNC/VMC/machining, fabrication, welding, casting, and assembly processes
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Knowledge of measuring instruments and basic inspection methods
• Production efficiency and productivity monitoring
• Rejection and wastage control
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5S / Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing
• MS Excel and production reporting
• ERP/MRP knowledge will be an advantage

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily/monthly production targets
• Production efficiency
• Machine utilization
• Manpower productivity
• Reduction in rejection and rework
• Reduction in material wastage
• Reduction in machine downtime
• On-time completion of production schedules
• Improvement in cycle time and productivity
• Compliance with quality and safety standards

Pay

₹30,000.00 - ₹38,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location

In person