Shift engineer

Overview

Shift engineer role supervising production on the shop floor, covering manpower allocation, OEE, quality, 5S and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Supervise production as per plan in the designated area.
• Supervise proper allocation of manpower as per skills and its optimal utilization.
• Achieve OEE rate as per the KPIs.
• Maintain and supervise 5S activities, continuous improvements (Kaizen), Poka Yoke and online pull system.
• Fulfil the requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, EnMS 50001 and ISO 45001 and maintain their records appropriately.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Manage shift operations through manpower allocation, mold changeovers, machine readiness, 5S, and timely planning to ensure smooth production flow with minimum WIP.
• Maintain quality through first-off checks, defect reviews, operator communication, documentation, OEE/rejection data, and proper handling of rejected parts, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement by coordinating with PPC and cross-functional teams, ensuring preventive maintenance, material/child part availability, and finished goods movement.
• Give training and check effectiveness; maintain all system and communication boards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities using the tools of VPS.
• Make efficient use of resources and tools to avoid unnecessary waste.
• Keep the work area tidy by the 5S methodology.
• Carry out any other role and responsibilities assigned by management from time to time, including tasks assigned by the HOD as per organizational need.

What you'll need

• Degree in Mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production.
• Experience in automotive/component manufacturing (preferred).