Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer Manager

Location: Oragadam, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, 602105 INDIA
Experience Required: 5 to 15 Years
Industry: Automotive / Automotive Lighting
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Company:

Join a leading South Korean multinational company renowned globally for innovation and excellence in automotive LED bulbs, lamps, safety lighting, and advanced LED systems. As a global supplier to top automotive OEMs, the company emphasizes quality, precision, and sustainability across all its manufacturing processes.

Job Summary:

The Production Engineer Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing unit, ensuring smooth production flow, quality standards, manpower efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to meet output targets, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement within a highly automated and quality-driven automotive lighting facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet production targets.
• Manage production schedules and allocate resources efficiently to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead, train, and motivate the production team to maintain high performance and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS16949 or IATF 16949 quality management standards.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies for process improvement.
• Monitor and improve KPIs: productivity, downtime, rejection rates, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with the R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive implementation of automation and smart manufacturing where applicable.
• Maintain safety protocols, ensuring adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide quick, long-term solutions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 to 15 years in production management, preferably in the automotive lighting or component manufacturing sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of LED bulb/lamp production, automotive lighting standards, injection molding, SMT, or PCB assembly will be an added advantage.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, decision-making, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Language: English proficiency is a must. Knowledge of Korean or willingness to learn is a plus.
• Certifications (Preferred): Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, TPM, 5S, or similar.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a global automotive lighting leader
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in automotive LED systems
• Growth opportunities across international locations
• Dynamic and performance-driven work environment

To Apply:

Send your resume to [insert email] with subject line “Application – Production Engineer Manager (Automotive Lighting)”

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 18/08/2025