PRODUCTION ENGINEER – SMD/SMT

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRODUCTION ENGINEER – SMD/SMT

Job Title

Production Engineer

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Experience

3 years

Salary

₹3.5–4.5 LPA

Industry

Electronics Manufacturing / SMD-SMT

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Production Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in SMD/SMT electronics manufacturing. The candidate must be capable of taking end-to-end ownership of the production line, managing day-to-day operations, achieving production and quality targets, troubleshooting process issues, and preparing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Take complete responsibility for day-to-day production line operations and ensure smooth line functioning.

• Manage SMD/SMT production processes and monitor machine operation, output, and workflow.

• Plan and monitor production schedules, allocate manpower, and achieve daily production targets.

• Prepare, document, implement, review, and update SOPs and work instructions for production processes.

• Monitor line efficiency, productivity, machine downtime, rejection rates, and production performance.

• Troubleshoot production and process-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, stores, and other departments to ensure uninterrupted production.

• Ensure product quality, process compliance, workplace safety, and adherence to manufacturing procedures.

• Identify bottlenecks, reduce wastage, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain daily production reports, downtime records, rejection data, and other manufacturing documentation.

• Supervise and guide production operators and ensure compliance with defined work instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing or SMD/SMT production.

• Hands-on SMD/SMT production experience and proven ability to independently handle a production line.

• Practical experience in preparing and implementing SOPs and work instructions.

• Knowledge of production planning, process troubleshooting, quality control, and manpower management.

Required Skills

• SMD/SMT Production Line Management

• Production Planning and Control

• SMD Machine Operation and Monitoring

• SOP Preparation and Implementation

• Manpower Handling and Line Supervision

• Production Target Achievement

• Machine Troubleshooting and Downtime Reduction

• Quality Control and Defect Analysis

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions

• Line Efficiency and Productivity Improvement

• 5S and Lean Manufacturing

• Production Documentation and Reporting

• Cross-functional Team Coordination

• Safety Standards and Process Compliance

Preferred Technical Skills

• SMT pick-and-place machines

• Solder paste printing and reflow oven processes

• PCB assembly and inspection

• ESD handling and prevention

• First Pass Yield (FPY) and rejection analysis

• Preventive maintenance coordination

• Microsoft Excel and production MIS reporting

Preferred Candidate Profile

A hands-on, accountable Production Engineer who can independently manage the complete production line, lead operators, prepare and maintain SOPs, resolve production issues, and consistently meet production targets without compromising quality or safety.

Compensation

₹3.5–4.5 LPA, depending on relevant experience and skills.

Pay

₹350,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person