Sr. Engineer Maintenance

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer Maintenance with a specialization in Injection Moulding to join our automotive manufacturing team in Chakan, Pune. This pivotal role involves ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our injection moulding machinery and associated equipment, contributing significantly to our operational efficiency and product quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in various maintenance disciplines and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance protocols for injection moulding machines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, VFD, servo drives, and automation systems.
• Strive to minimize machine downtime and enhance overall equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain and optimize auxiliary equipment including chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, dehumidifiers, robots, and conveyors.
• Manage spare parts inventory, anticipating needs and coordinating the procurement of critical components to ensure operational continuity.
• Provide leadership and support to maintenance technicians, fostering strong collaboration with Production, Quality, Tool Room, and Stores teams.
• Champion and drive improvement initiatives such as TPM, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards, LOTO procedures, and IATF requirements within the maintenance operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a Diploma in a relevant field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in maintenance, specifically within an injection moulding environment.
• Proven expertise in injection moulding machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, particularly with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Delta systems.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with hydraulic & pneumatic systems, servo drives, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical & hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply concepts of TPM, OEE, MTBF, and MTTR for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with a leading automotive manufacturing company.
• A challenging role with significant responsibility and impact on production efficiency.
• Exposure to advanced injection moulding technologies and automation systems.
• A collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and safety.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (not explicitly mentioned but standard for such roles).