Executive - Engineer

Job Title: Executive – Engineer (Finishing Maintenance)
Location: Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

• As an Executive - Engineering, responsible for overseeing day shift maintenance activities in  Apparel  & Footwear & Polishing Finishing operations.
• Manage the operation and maintenance of thread finishing machinery, utility systems, electrical equipment, and automation systems to ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum downtime.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment through preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practices. Support achievement of production, quality, safety, and energy management objectives.

What you will do (Key Responsibilities):

• Plan and allocate maintenance manpower effectively for shift activities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns within targeted response times.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Monitor machine breakdown trends and maintain maintenance history records for analysis and improvement.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Support achievement of maintenance KPIs including MTTR, MTBF, machine availability, and downtime reduction.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Utility, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement projects related to finishing operations.
• Monitor Auto doffing problem & take action to reduce it in the finishing machines
• Review utility consumption and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Audit & Compliance

• Maintain and coordinate ISO-related documentation and certification activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Conduct and follow up on 6S Internal Audit observations and corrective actions.
• Support and coordinate BRC Audit requirements, documentation, and compliance activities

Spares

• Maintain adequate inventory of critical spare parts to avoid production downtime.
• Identify high consumption spares and conduct RCA to reduce repeat failures.
• Ensure timely procurement and replenishment of critical maintenance parts.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels through effective spare management practices.

Safety

• Ensure implementation and sustainability of 6S standards in all maintenance work areas.
• Follow and enforce electrical safety procedures and LOTO requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and statutory requirements.
• Promote safe work practices during all maintenance activities.

Who you are (Requirements):

• Diploma / bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in Textile, Finishing machine maintenance or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Experience in shift maintenance operations and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.

What will set you apart (Nice to Have)

• Experience with SSM Finishing Machine Maintenance &  TN21A & TN35E Machine Maintenance & Pneumatic operation
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in Polishing machines maintenance & Condensate recovery system
• Experience in Compressor & Air Dryer system

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.