Facade Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer

Qualifications:

1. Degree: Bachelor's in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
2. Experience: 3-5 years in facade production or a similar manufacturing industry.

Nationality: Indian, Sri Lankan, Any Nationality

Gender: Male

Vacancy:

Job Description

1. Production Planning:
   1. Develop and implement production schedules based on time studies and drawings.
   2. Coordinate with internal teams for timely delivery of facade components.
   3. Track production loss (Plan vs Actual) and implement corrective action plans.
2. Manufacturing Supervision:
   1. Oversee fabrication and assembly to ensure compliance with design and quality standards.
   2. Identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies in production workflows.
   3. Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and non-value-added steps.
3. Quality Assurance:
   1. Ensure products meet quality standards and industry regulations.
   2. Conduct inspections and tests on materials and finished products.
   3. Implement corrective actions and poka-yoke (error-proofing) to avoid defects.
4. Resource Management:
   1. Optimize materials, equipment, and manpower use to improve efficiency.
   2. Coordinate maintenance of machinery and tools.
   3. Monitor material usage and ensure proper handling of rejected materials.
   4. Provide feedback to improve team performance.
5. Health and Safety:
   1. Enforce safety protocols in the production area.
   2. Conduct safety audits and provide staff training.
6. Collaboration and Communication:
   1. Collaborate with design, quality control, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
   2. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on production progress and issues.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in reading technical drawings, using CAD software, and familiarity with manufacturing tools.
2. Quality and Safety Awareness: Strong knowledge of quality management systems and health and safety regulations.
3. Lean Manufacturing: Experience with lean principles will be an added advantage.
4. Skills and Competencies:
1. Organizational Skills: The ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage projects.
2. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in optimizing production processes.
3. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.
4. Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, especially in quality control and process optimization.
5. Deadline-Oriented: Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment: The role is primarily based in a manufacturing facility, providing exposure to fabrication and assembly processes. The engineer may be required to visit the production sites or construction sites to oversee progress and ensure quality standards are maintained.