Mechanical Engineer Head Howrah

Job Description:

We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to take complete ownership of our production shed for polymer insulators and drop-out (DO) fuses. As the Head Engineer of the shed, you will oversee day-to-day production, manage Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), handle plant maintenance, and ensure the smooth execution of all shop floor arrangements and supervise inspection.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Arrangements

Plan and execute daily production schedules to meet delivery targets for polymer insulators and drop-out fuses.

Allocate workforce, machinery, and raw materials efficiently on the shop floor.

Design and implement smart shop floor arrangements to optimize workflow and reduce material handling time. Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Oversee routine inspection of incoming raw materials, in-process assembly, and finished goods.

Ensure all products comply with technical specifications, drawings, and utility standards.

Identify defects, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize rejection rates. Maintenance & Asset Management

Set up preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules for all factory machinery (crimping machines, injection/molding setups, fabrication tools).

Minimize machinery downtime to ensure uninterrupted production cycles.

Maintain an inventory of critical machine spares. Leadership & Reporting

Supervise, train, and motivate the shop floor technicians and laborers.

Maintain daily production logs, breakdown reports, and QA checklists.

Report directly to management regarding output efficiency and resource requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: B.Tech / B.E. / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Technical Knowledge: Robust understanding of mechanical assembly, fabrication, crimping, or molding processes. Familiarity with electrical hardware or switchgear components is highly preferred.

Core Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, proficiency in QA/QC documentation, and knowledge of basic machine maintenance.

Soft Skills: Solid leadership abilities, problem-solving mindset, and the grit to manage a busy production shed independently. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4lzr0x