Production Engineer

About the role

SGD is seeking a detail‑oriented Production Engineer to ensure efficient, reliable, and high‑quality manufacturing operations. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to optimise processes, maintain stable workflows, and support new product introductions.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise production processes to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day production issues and minimise downtime.
• Implement productivity improvements, workflow enhancements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Manage production schedules and coordinate with planning to meet on‑time goals.
• Collaborate with supply chain, quality, design and engineering to align activities with business objectives.
• Design and maintain efficient line setups, workstation layouts and equipment readiness.
• Support production readiness for new or modified products, ensuring tools, jigs and fixtures are available and functional.
• Work with maintenance to enforce preventive maintenance and machine reliability.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, visual work instructions and production documentation.
• Collect performance data, flag abnormalities and drive continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S).
• Train operators and technicians on updated processes, tools and equipment.

Required profile

• In‑depth understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Expertise in production process design, optimisation and workflow improvement.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with equipment calibration processes and compliance documentation.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and part verification.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S)
• Production process design
• Process optimisation
• Workflow improvement
• ISO 9001 quality management
• Equipment calibration
• CMM programming
• Part verification