Production & Manufacturing Jobs in Palakkad – 2026

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager with 10–12 years of experience in mechanical manufacturing and production operations. The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, ensuring production targets, quality standards, manpower utilization and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, monitor and control daily production activities.
• Achieve production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Manage manpower, machines, materials and production schedules.
• Monitor production efficiency, rejection, downtime and productivity.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Design, Purchase and Stores departments.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Reduce manufacturing cost, rejection and machine downtime.
• Ensure proper utilization of machines, tools and manpower.
• Prepare and maintain production reports, MIS and performance data.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.
• Lead and mentor production supervisors and operators.

• Executes Material Flow projects covering warehouse planning, material replenishment, inventory management, material presentation, containing planning and design activities.
• Works in alignment with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Management to define optimal line side quantity and lead implementation of preferred material replenishment strategies to support continuous improvement in material availability at point of use.
• Identifies, analyzes, and impBachelor s Degree in mechanical engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering with 5 years of experience in Material Handling Design PFEP, Material Flow design and Static Simulation, Logistics process design and equipment, Kitting and Sequencing Knowledge, Material Presentation, Dock analysis, Storage Analysis, Workplace Integration, Station layout, Kitting Cell Design, Workstation layouts in 2D / 3D. lements improvement ideas related to productivity, efficiency, time and quality.
• Participates and contributes in smart material flow solution initiatives.
• Work on Warehouse operations as well as Warehouse planning and design activities
• To Work on Inventory Management, Replenishment strategies, Container planning and design.

Role & Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes and support production.
• Resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and suppliers.

Experience & Qualification

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• 1–6 years of Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Author builds a Structural assemblies, Systems, and Payloads.
• Create an Installation plan in CAPP/MES and Author work instructions.
• Lead the implementation of Standard works in assembly operations.
• Ensure the prevailing Installation plans are audited and meet the defined standards.
• Continuously review the existing assembly process and drive process improvements
• Exercises critical thinking and innovative problem-solving.Assist in the development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies.
• Supports the development, identification, and implementation of conceptual designs and maintenance of the program architecture for build.
• Execute DFM and producibility studies for new product introductions.
• Participates in the implementation of manufacturing plans. Investigate technical problems.
• Participates in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies.
• Ensure compliance to company quality management system requirements.
• Interfaces with IPTs and internal customers to develop products, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• 5+ years of related work experience in the Engery. Experience with Commercial aircraft platforms is desirable.
• Experience with  Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly Processes and Technologies.
• Experience with the creation of manufacturing planning and authoring assembly work instructions.
• General Drawing Interpretation & GD&T knowledge.
• Knowledge of Aerospace Materials and Processes.
• Aware of manufacturing execution systems like CAPP/MES, and IPDM..
• Working knowledge of CATIA/NX Modelling software.

• A Reliability Engineer will have a keen interest in data and numbers, often collecting and analyzing key data metrics from processes or components
• From here, they can create statistical analysis, charts, drawings, and reports to help illustrate and showcase potential issues within a product lifecycle or business process and how to improve it
• Many of these issues involve taking a macro look at other factors and helping businesses make the best decisions

A Reliability Engineer may work in an office as well as out in the field/in a plant.

• Identifying and reporting on potential failures within a process
• Designing new systems
• Applying general engineering knowledge to solve problems
• Performing tests and analysis
• Conduct routine engineering calculations
• Liaise with relevant teams on outcomes of tests/analysis

Some common forms of analysis related to reliability engineering include:

• Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Root cause analysis
• Functional analysis and functional failure analysis (e.g., function FMEA, FHA or FFA)
• Human error analysis
• Operational hazard analysis
• Preventative/Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO)

Desired profile of the candidate

• BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering graduate
• He/She should have worked in maintenance /Inspection services /reliability center in an process of power plants
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Proven ability to influence and drive change with high energy level
• Strong presentation skills, Change Acceleration Process knowledge
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, leading and coaching co-employees
• The candidate should have worked in maintenance /Inspection services /reliability center in any process of power plants

Role & Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and production activities, assist in production planning, process improvement, quality monitoring, and shop floor operations. Work with production teams to improve productivity, maintain manufacturing standards, analyze process issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience & Qualification

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
2021/2022 pass-outs preferred.
Freshers eligible for Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Manufacturing role.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, production operations, engineering drawings, and quality practices.

Experience Level:- 2+ Years

Notice Period:- 30 Days Max

Education:- BE/B. Tech Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with NPME, Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, and Quality teams to develop optimal operation sequences for parts and assemblies.
• Identifies key areas for product improvements and coordinates with other engineering functions to implement changes.
• Work closely with manufacturing operations management to prioritize areas for OMS/manufacturing documentation improvements.
• Work closely with the manufacturing floor to solve the build issue and coordinate with the offshore team to complete assembly documents.
• Makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.
• Participates in New Product Builds & Champions issue resolution. Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; provides Long-term corrective action.
• Perform time study to measure/record time for production processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.

Knowledge of any 3Dsoftware

Job Specific Knowledge:

• Manufacturing and assembly techniques, bill of materials, product/personnel safety requirements, material handling, and troubleshooting.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing engineering discipline, theories, practices, and principles.
• Requires knowledge necessary to perform the job function such as an understanding of the engineering change order process, product development process, value engineering, etc.

Skills:

• Requires strong skills in Product Technology, Product Configuration and Variant options, change management, problem-solving, communication skills, customer orientation, personal effectiveness, team skills, and quality.
• Requires additional knowledge of systems and software necessary such as MS Visio, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
• Functional Knowledge
• Applies basic analytical skills scientific methods or operational processes to perform straightforward activities

Business Expertise

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others
• Leadership
• Has no supervisory responsibilities
• Problem-Solving
• Uses standard operating procedures or scientific methods to guide own work and solve standard problems