Production Engineer Graduate at Profile Personnel

Job Description

• Our client, a leading automotive component manufacturer, is seeking a highly analytical and driven Production Engineer to support manufacturing excellence through process optimisation, data analysis, continuous improvement, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a career in smart manufacturing, automation, Industrial IoT (IIoT), and production engineering within a world-class automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis initiatives.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret production data to drive operational performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools.
• Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including OEE, downtime, scrap rates, cycle times, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation of Industrial IoT (IIoT), automation, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Assist with production layout optimisation, workflow improvements, and process standardisation.
• Participate in Industry 4.0 and smart factory projects.
• Support process validation, capability studies, and engineering change implementation.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Tooling, and IT teams.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and compliance to IATF 16949 standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and process flow diagrams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering will be advantageous.
• 0–2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Internship, graduate programme, or practical manufacturing exposure advantageous.
• Exposure to automotive manufacturing or injection moulding environments highly beneficial.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Basic knowledge of Python and/or SQL advantageous.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems (SAP advantageous).
• Interest in automation, Industrial IoT, digitalisation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Basic PLC knowledge advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.