Production Engineer | Training in Germany

Position: Production Engineer  | 6-Months Training in Germany
Production Engineer – Pune

6-Months Training in Germany

Role Summary

Hire a hands-on technical professional with experience in filter manufacturing and machine maintenance who will undergo 6 months of intensive training in Germany on a new production line and then lead operations as a Supervisor in Pune once the line is transferred.

Key Responsibilities

During Training in Germany (6 months)

- Learn end-to-end operations of the new production line: setup, operation, changeovers, maintenance routines, and quality checks.
- Understand documentation, SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Participate in commissioning, trial runs, and qualification activities.
- Document learnings and create India-ready SOPs, job aids, and training materials.
- Shadow German supervisors and maintenance engineers to master control systems on the line.
- Align on EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards and quality systems

After Transfer to Pune (Supervisor Role)

- Lead daily production operations: scheduling, resource allocation, shift management, and line performance.
- Ensure product quality, yield, and OEE targets; drive continuous improvement (Kaizen/Lean).
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance with a strong focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical reliability.
- Train and upskill operators/technicians on SOPs learned in Germany.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain for smooth ramp-up.
- Manage documentation: work instructions, control plans, maintenance logs, and change management.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering or equivalent.
- 3–7 years experience in filter manufacturing with exposure to winding, glueing and assembly processes.
- Proven hands-on machine maintenance with strong hydraulics and pneumatics fundamentals; able to read schematics and perform systematic troubleshooting.

- Experience with production supervision or leading small teams on a line (line leader/shift in-charge).
- Familiarity with quality systems and basic statistical quality tools (SPC, control charts).
- English proficiency (spoken/written) sufficient for training abroad and documentation; willingness to learn basic German technical terms (nice to have).
- Readiness to travel and stay in Germany for 6 months (company-arranged), including flexibility for shift training.

Technical Skills (Core)

- Filter Manufacturing: media handling, winding machines, glueing, end-cap assembly, integrity testing.
- Hydraulics&Pneumatics: pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulic circuits, pressure/flow control, preventive maintenance on hydraulic power units.
- Mechanical Maintenance: alignment, bearings, lubrication.
- Controls/Automation (preferred): basic PLC/HMI familiarity (alarms, parameters, recipes), sensor calibration, safety relays/interlocks.
- Quality & Process Control: visual inspection, dimensional checks, functional tests, control plans, FMEA awareness.
- Lean Tools: 5S, SMED (changeover reduction), Kaizen, standard work, visual management.

Soft Skills & Leadership

- Strong communicator; capable of translating complex procedures into clear SOPs for operators.
- Team leadership: coaching, conflict resolution, performance feedback.
- Problem-solving mindset; data-oriented decision-making.
- High accountability, integrity, and cross-cultural collaboration (Germany–India interface).
- Adaptability and resilience during technology transfer and ramp-up.

Additional/Preferred

- Experience with OEE tracking analysis.
- Exposure to ERP for production orders, material movements, and maintenance notifications.
- Knowledge of EHS procedures and incident reporting.
- Experience starting up new lines or participating in technology transfers.
- Basic German (A1–A2) or willingness to attend language crash course before/during training.