Production Engineer

**Reports to**:Production Manager**:
**Category**:FTE**:
**Unit / Division / Department / Section**:Production****:
**Location**:Egypt**:
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**JOB PURPOSE**

Manage the production and manufacturing of pipes and fittings in a safe and efficient manner so that production targets are achieved with minimum waste that meet quality standards and client specifications.

**Number of Staff Supervised**:

- Direct Reports: 4-6
- Indirect Reports: 50 - 100

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Manufacturing**
- Supervise the production process to ensure finished products meet quality standards / client specifications.
- Monitor the use of raw materials to minimize waste.
- Supervise the use of machinery at all stations by production staff in line with established guidelines to maximize output and achieve efficiency.
- Oversee the use of BAAN to ensure all materials and hours are immediately logged in the system.
- Make sure all orders are closed in BAAN when finished products are delivered to final stock.

**Liaison & Coordination**
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure the maximum availability of machinery for production.
- Coordinate with the store to ensure raw materials are available to meet the production schedule.
- Liaise with the technical staff regarding any issues that delay the manufacturing and delivery schedule.
- Coordinate with QC personnel to ensure final products are tested, labelled, and released for final delivery.
- In conjunction with QC personnel identify defective products and recommend corrective actions or repairs

**Policies and Procedures**
- Comply with operational procedures and instructions when performing all job tasks and activities.

**Employee Effectiveness**
- Promote employee engagement & team effectiveness.
- Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide staff feedback.
- Establish subordinates’ annual objectives and targets.

**HSE**
- Develop a safety culture by ensuring all staff comply with HSE policies and procedures.
- Participate in QHSE audits, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as required.
- Ensure all production stations are clean and well organized to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions.
- Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
- Report unsafe acts, incidents, or safety violations.

**SPAN OF Communication**
- **Internal**: GM, Plant Manager, Production, QC, Technical, Maintenance, Delivery, Store, Projects, PED, and Planning Departments
- **External**: Manufacturing units

**Job relevant information (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY)**
- Responsible for the manufacturing stations to meet the production schedule, quality standards and client specifications.

**Skills**:
**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering

**Minimum Experience**:

- 3 to 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in fiberglass

**Job-Specific Skills**:

- Knowledge of pipe machinery and production processes
- Knowledge of product specifications
- Knowledge of Materials (Hazards, Shelf Life, Storage Conditions, Resin Mixing)
- Knowledge of quality standards / QA - QC Process
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Technical expertise in fibreglass manufacturing
- Problem Solving ability.
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Communication Skills, English is a must.
- Computer Literacy - Integrated Manufacturing Software (BAAN)

**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering