Production Engineer (Sheet Metal)

Job Description

• Oversee and coordinate daily sheet metal production activities across NCT turret punching, laser cutting, welding/riveting, polishing/finishing and related processes.

• Plan and allocate manpower across production processes to achieve daily output, quality and delivery targets.

• Coordinate material flow across sequential manufacturing processes to ensure smooth and efficient production.

• Optimize NCT turret punching and laser cutting operations, including tool selection, turret layout, hit sequence and process parameters.

• Establish and maintain process standards and quality requirements for flattening, polishing, welding and riveting operations.

• Troubleshoot production and technical issues, including sheet metal warping, welding distortion and riveting misalignment.

• Ensure finished parts meet dimensional, surface finish and structural quality requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, reduce material scrap and minimize production downtime.

• Work closely with Process Improvement Engineering and other cross-functional teams on DFM, process improvement and manufacturability.

• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and operators on production processes and troubleshooting.

• Support overtime or urgent production requirements when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Relevant experience in sheet metal fabrication/manufacturing, preferably with exposure to production supervision or team leadership.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of NCT turret punching and laser cutting processes, including programming and tooling.

• Good knowledge of sheet metal joining processes such as TIG/MIG/spot welding and auto-riveting.

• Familiar with polishing, surface finishing and precision flattening processes.

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM or sheet metal programming software such as AP100, Dr.ABE, or equivalent.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with production and cross-functional teams.

• Able to support overtime when required based on operational needs.