Production Engineer
About this position
The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing production capacity, creating standard times, implementing line balancing, and collaborating with teams to solve operational issues and improve product quality.
Responsibilities
• Production Capacity Analysis: Use production data to calculate machine load, develop balanced production plans, and recommend new machinery purchases to support production growth.
• Standard Time Creation: Develop standard times for processes involving new parts, utilizing time study methodology to calculate machine loading and manpower needs.
• Line Balancing: Implement line balancing techniques by timing operations and adjusting processes to ensure smooth production flow and effective resource allocation.
• Problem-Solving & Support: Collaborate with the technician team to address machinery breakdowns, defective workpieces, and other operational issues. Provide solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Breakdown Analysis: Work closely with the Maintenance Team to analyze machinery breakdowns and identify preventive actions to avoid future issues.
• Machinery Inspections: Conduct regular patrol inspections of machinery and equipment, checking for abnormalities, ensuring safety standards are met, and resolving any operational concerns.
• Defect Analysis: Use statistical mechanical methods to analyze defects, identify root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid background in process improvement, production planning, or machine operations.
• Proficient knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulics systems.
• Familiarity with time study methodologies and line balancing techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for effective coordination with teams across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with logical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced with statistical methods for defect analysis and process optimization.