The Production & Quality Engineer will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling production activities while ensuring that products meet defined quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing methods.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and technical documents.
• Basic knowledge of electrical/electronic components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with 7 QC tools, CAPA, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and basic statistical quality control.
• Knowledge of BIS/IS standards and product compliance requirements will be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and ERP/MRP systems.

Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and monitor daily and weekly production activities as per customer orders and production schedules.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, components, manpower, machines, tools, and other production requirements.
• Monitor production progress against planned targets and report deviations.
• Ensure production is carried out as per approved BOMs, drawings, work instructions, specifications, and process requirements.
• Coordinate with Stores for timely issue of required materials and components.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for machine breakdowns and preventive maintenance requirements.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective action in coordination with the concerned departments.
• Monitor productivity, cycle time, output, downtime, rejection, and rework.

B. Quality Control

• Establish and maintain appropriate in-process and final inspection procedures.
• Inspect and verify raw materials/components, in-process products, and finished products as applicable.
• Ensure products conform to approved specifications, drawings, samples, and applicable standards.
• Maintain inspection reports, test records, quality check sheets, and other quality documentation.
• Identify defects, deviations, and non-conformities and ensure timely corrective action.
• Monitor rejection and rework levels and work towards reducing them.
• Ensure proper segregation and identification of rejected/non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues where required.

C. Process Control & Improvement

• Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improving productivity and quality.
• Develop and implement SOPs, work instructions, process checklists, and inspection standards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring production and quality problems.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work towards reducing material wastage, rejection, rework, downtime, and production losses.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

D. Testing & Product Compliance

• Ensure required electrical, mechanical, functional, and safety tests are carried out as per product specifications and applicable standards.
• Maintain proper test equipment and inspection records.
• Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly identified and calibrated.
• Coordinate with external laboratories/agencies for testing and certification wherever required.
• Ensure production and inspection processes comply with applicable BIS/IS standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production and quality reports.

• Maintain records of:

  • Production output

  • Rejection and rework

  • Material consumption

  • Process inspection

  • Final inspection

  • Testing

  • Customer complaints

  • CAPA

  • Machine downtime

  • Productivity

• Maintain proper traceability of production batches/lots wherever applicable.

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of documents required under the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

F. Customer Complaint & Corrective Action

• Investigate customer complaints related to product quality and performance.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to identify the root cause.
• Prepare corrective and preventive action reports.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure recurrence is prevented.
• Support customer inspections and audits when required.

G. Team & Shop-Floor Coordination

• Monitor operators and production personnel to ensure adherence to approved processes and work instructions.
• Provide training and guidance on quality requirements, inspection procedures, and process controls.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, workplace discipline, safety, and 5S practices on the shop floor.
• Promote a quality-conscious culture within the production team.