Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager / Dy.Manager-Production

Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Production

Precision Engineering Components Hyderabad

For our mid-sized precision engineering manufacturing company in Hyderabad, the role of Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Production is a key position responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations and supporting production targets through both in-house manufacturing and subcontracting. The position ensures efficiency, quality, delivery adherence, cost effectiveness, and safety while coordinating with multiple departments and external subcontract partners.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Production Management:

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities to meet production targets, efficiency goals, and quality standards.
• Ensure timely execution of production plans in line with delivery schedules and customer requirements.

Subcontract Management (Additional Responsibility):

• Take ownership and responsibility for subcontracting of assigned line of components to meet production targets and delivery commitments.
• Identify, develop, and establish reliable and cost-effective subcontract vendors in and around our Hyderabad facility.
• Create and maintain a capable subcontract vendor base to support production capacity expansion, peak load management, and specialized operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and technical specifications.
• Monitor subcontractor performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and PPC teams to ensure smooth subcontract execution and material flow.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and coordinate production staff, including team leads, operators, and technicians.
• Manage manpower planning, shift allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement:

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize production processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness while reducing waste.

Quality Control:

• Ensure products meet stringent quality standards and customer specifications.
• Support implementation and maintenance of quality systems and inspection protocols.

Problem Solving and Technical Support:

• Troubleshoot technical bottlenecks, machine issues, and process-related challenges on the shop floor.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

Resource and Production Planning Support:

• Manage production schedules, materials, tools, fixtures, and equipment utilization.
• Support Production Planning and Control (PPC) activities where required.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with ISO and other applicable quality and safety standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Subcontract, Supply Chain, PPC, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production flow.

Reporting and Performance Monitoring:

• Prepare and present production and subcontract performance reports.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Senior Engineer: 5+ years
• Assistant Manager: 7+ years
• Deputy Manager: 8–12 years
• Experience in precision engineering manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proven experience in production supervision and exposure to subcontract/vendor management preferred.
• We are specifically looking for self-driven go-getters who can create positive change on the shop floor through relentless focus on targets, results, and team culture.

Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on knowledge of precision engineering processes such as:
• CNC Machining, VMC, HMC
• Grinding, Honing
• Conventional machines
• Tooling, Fixtures, Gauging
• GD&T and quality control systems
• Material handling and shop floor systems
• Exposure to Production Planning and Control (PPC) is an added advantage.

Software Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software preferred.

Leadership and Communication:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environment.

Problem Solving:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to resolve production and subcontract-related challenges efficiently.

Salary Range:

The compensation will be competitive and aligned with industry standards, based on candidate experience, capability, and role level. We offer strong growth opportunities for high performers who demonstrate ownership, leadership, and measurable results.