PPC Engineer
VKTech Precision Engineering LLP
Navsari, Gujarat, India0–2 yrs57m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
VKTech Precision Engineering LLP is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Production Planning & Control (PPC) Engineer to streamline shop floor operations. This role involves managing the job lifecycle from process sheet creation to final production time analysis, working with the Workshop Manager and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to ensure manufacturing times align with estimates and to improve efficiency for repeat orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Order Initiation: Generate and assign unique Job Order IDs for all incoming manufacturing requirements.
- Process Planning: Create detailed Process Sheets (routings) outlining the exact sequence of machining operations and estimated timelines for each job.
- Digital Tracking: Log newly created Process Sheets into the central digital Process Sheet Tracker to maintain a live view of shop floor workload.
- Floor Coordination & Monitoring: Continuously follow up with the Workshop Manager on the shop floor to observe operations and ensure jobs run as planned.
- Time Variance Analysis & Reporting: Collect finished Process Sheets upon job completion. Compare Estimated Time versus Actual Time. Investigate time overruns and discuss root causes (e.g., tooling issues, machine setup delays) with the CTO and Workshop Manager.
- Data Management for Continuous Improvement: Digitally record finalized operation times for each process. Maintain historical data for accurate workflow planning and quoting for future repeat orders.
Qualifications
- Education: Diploma in Tool and Die Making or B.Tech/B.E. in Production, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Experience: Fresher (0–1 years). Internship experience in a machine shop, tool room, or production environment is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of machining processes (VMC, Milling, Turning, Grinding) for accurate process sheet creation.
- Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in digital tracking tools (Google Sheets / MS Excel) for managing process trackers and recording time logs.
- Soft Skills & Traits:
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on time-studies and process optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration with the Workshop Manager and CTO.
- Confidence in asking questions and identifying the "why" behind production delays.