Maintenance Engineer - Injection Molding

Company Overview

Established in 1987, Shaily Engineering Plastics has grown from a modest beginning with two injection molding machines to becoming India's leading exporter of plastic components. The company operates over seven manufacturing units with more than 200 high-speed injection molding machines, including advanced automated and robotic production lines. Their high-quality products cater to sectors such as medical, healthcare, consumer goods, and automotive, holding various certifications like ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and FDA compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and administer effective preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for injection molding machines and related auxiliary equipment.
• Manage systematic upkeep of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems ensuring optimal machine functionality.
• Track performance metrics including uptime, mean time between failure (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and frequency of breakdowns.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Provide leadership in diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical breakdowns to restore production swiftly.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventative measures based on findings.
• Supervise mechanical and electrical maintenance across injection molding machines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and material handling equipment.
• Ensure precise machine alignment and safe handling of molds and tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics accurately for maintenance tasks.
• Oversee utilities to guarantee continuous and efficient operation, additionally monitoring energy consumption for cost savings.
• Manage spare parts inventory, identify critical items, coordinate procurement, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, electrical safety standards, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures with regular safety audits.
• Lead maintenance team activities including manpower planning, mentorship, skills training, and implementing continuous improvement programs such as TPM and 5S.
• Collaborate on new machine installation, commissioning, trials, and facility expansion projects.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Strong troubleshooting expertise in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with various types of injection molding machines including hydraulic, hybrid, and all-electric models.
• Experience with machine alignment and tool (mold) handling procedures.
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates holding a Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering are eligible to apply.