Job Description – Production Engineer (Aluminum glass doors & Windows)

Department: Production

Reports To: Managing Partner

Location: Factory (Primary) + Site Coordination (As Required)

The Production Engineer is responsible for managing and controlling all factory floor production activities for aluminum and steel works, ensuring fabrication is executed accurately, efficiently, and to European system standards, in line with approved drawings, production schedules, and site requirements. This role is critical in maintaining high-quality output, minimizing rework, and ensuring smooth coordination between design, factory, and site teams.

Responsibilities

Factory Floor Management (Primary Responsibility)

Lead and manage daily factory production operations for aluminum and steel works.
Allocate tasks, priorities, and manpower across fabrication teams.
Ensure production sequencing aligns with site installation schedules.
Monitor factory productivity and output efficiency.

Production Planning & Scheduling

Prepare daily, weekly, and project-based production plans.
Coordinate production priorities based on:
Site requirements
Delivery dates
Material availability

Optimize production flow to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Drawing & Technical Control

Review approved shop drawings before fabrication.
Ensure strict adherence to latest approved drawings.
Coordinate with draughtsman on:
System details
Profiles
Tolerances

Prevent fabrication errors caused by drawing discrepancies.

Quality Control – European System Standards

Enforce factory production checklists.
Ensure fabrication complies with aluminum systems standards, including but not limited to:
Profile tolerances
Corner quality
Drainage design
Hardware and gasket installation

Reduce rework, wastage, and non-conformities.
Stop production if quality standards are not met.

Coordination with Site Team

Coordinate with the Site Supervisor to align factory output with site installation sequencing.
Ensure fabricated items are:
Properly labeled
Packed and protected
Delivered in correct installation order

Support site teams with technical clarifications when required.

Material & Resource Control

Coordinate with procurement for aluminum system profiles, hardware, and accessories.
Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage.
Report material shortages or issues proactively.

Factory Manpower Supervision

Supervise factory technicians, fabricators, and helpers.
Ensure skill-appropriate task allocation.
Identify training needs and skill gaps.
Maintain discipline, productivity, and safety standards.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

Enforce safety procedures and best practices on the factory floor.
Ensure machines, tools, and workstations are safe and organized.
Maintain a clean, efficient production environment.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare and submit:
Daily production reports
Weekly progress summaries
Quality and rejection reports

Maintain production records, checklists, and dispatch documentation.

Authority & Decision-Making

Approve production sequencing and factory priorities.
Stop fabrication for quality or technical non-compliance.
Recommend process improvements and corrective actions.
Escalate production risks or delays to management.

Key Interfaces

Managing Partner / Operations Director
Draughtsman / Design Team
Site Supervisor
Procurement & Logistics
Factory Technicians & Fabricators

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Production / Industrial Engineering
Civil Engineering (or equivalent extensive hands-on experience)

Experience

Minimum 8+ years experience in:
Aluminum & steel fabrication factories
Factory floor management
High-end aluminum systems

Proven experience working with European aluminum systems such as:
Schüco
Reynaers
Alumil
Technal
Similar premium systems

Required Skills

Strong factory leadership & planning

Benefits: In addition to visa and medical insurance:

One month paid annual leave
Return air ticket every two years
Company-provided SIM card