Production Engineer at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plastic Injection Molding, Production Supervision, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Quality Control, Fabrication Processes, Material Selection, Equipment Set Up, Compliance Assurance, Operations Management, Quality Improvement

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Production Engineer Role Summary: The Supervisor / Team Leader – Tech Operations (Molding) oversees molding machine operations to meet production and quality targets. They lead and support operators, coordinate resources, ensure maintenance and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement for efficient and safe production. Key Responsibilities: • Operate molding machines to produce livestock identification tags according to SOPs, ensuring products meet engineering and customer requirements. • Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to maintain optimal performance and product quality. • Ensure all raw materials, equipment, molds, colors, fixtures, and components are staged and available for assigned operations, including material issuance for auto feeders. • Receive detailed handover from the previous shift leader covering productivity, safety, quality, breakdowns, rejections, and other operational concerns; verify and validate reported issues with proper documentation and follow-up. • Lead, supervise, and support operators during shifts to ensure adherence to production plans, quality standards, and safety protocols. • Assign tasks, monitor operator performance, provide coaching, and conduct buddy system training to develop team skills and operational readiness. • Oversee mold maintenance and ensure preventive maintenance (PM) is performed as per schedule. • Execute production plans and ensure shift output targets are met without compromising quality. • Coordinate with Quality to obtain initial and in-process production clearances. • Monitor production processes to detect malfunctions or quality deviations and take prompt corrective actions, including temporary shutdowns if necessary. • Act as the primary liaison with Maintenance during breakdowns to ensure rapid resolution and minimize downtime. • Oversee autonomous maintenance activities by operators, ensuring adherence to cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and tightening schedules. • Maintain accurate shift records including production output, quality issues, safety incidents, and maintenance activities. Confidential • Facilitate communication between operators, supervisors, maintenance, EHS, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations. • Enforce compliance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures, promoting a culture of safety and quality awareness. • Resolve interpersonal and operational issues within the team promptly; escalate when necessary to maintain smooth workflow. • Foster and maintain a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment. • Maintain documentation and complete other duties as assigned. • Review SAP order execution and MES output with the shift leader and provide feedback. Education and Experience: Diploma or Degree in Plastic Processing (PGD-PPT, DPT from CIPET) Minimum 6+ years of experience in a Plastic Injection Molding Industry is required. Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Compliance Assurance, Conventional Machining, Environmental Health And Safety, Equipment Set Up, Fabrication Processes, Injection Moldings, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Material Selection, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Mold Maintenance, Operation Maintenance, Operations Management, Plastic Injection Moulding, Preventive Maintenance, Production Planning, Production Reports, Production Scheduling, Production Supervision, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Quality Standards {+ 5 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 04/7/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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Responsibilities

The Production Engineer oversees molding machine operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met. They lead and support operators, coordinate maintenance activities, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.