Injection Molding Production Engineer

Role Overview

Meril is hiring an Engineer - Production for its manufacturing team in Vapi, Gujarat. This on-site role focuses on keeping plastic manufacturing operations for medical devices running efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule across injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming activities.

Job Details

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Vapi, Gujarat, India

Reporting Manager: Manager / Senior Manager – Manufacturing

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Medical equipment manufacturing and medical practices

What the Role Is Responsible For

The position is responsible for production planning, process execution, material availability, vendor coordination, quality alignment, documentation, and ongoing improvement of manufacturing performance for medical-grade plastic components.

Responsibilities

• Build and run daily production plans to meet output goals and delivery commitments.
• Track machine usage, improve productivity, and reduce avoidable downtime.
• Coordinate manpower deployment so shop-floor operations remain smooth.
• Maintain daily raw material status updates and ensure material readiness for production.
• Plan inventory levels to match customer demand while avoiding excess stock.
• Work with supply chain teams for timely procurement and replenishment.
• Manage and optimize injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming processes.
• Support micro-moulding work for precision parts and maintain stable process conditions.
• Monitor process settings to ensure consistent quality of medical-grade components.
• Assist in process validation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure cleanroom operations follow the required protocols for Class 100K to 10K environments.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Support biocompatibility expectations such as USP Class VI and ISO 10993, where applicable.
• Follow sterilization-related requirements including ETO and Gamma processes when relevant.
• Coordinate with quality assurance teams for in-process and final inspection checks.
• Identify process deviations and non-conformities and support corrective action implementation.
• Ensure work is aligned with technical drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate suppliers for polymers, moulds, and consumables.
• Conduct vendor audits and assess supplier performance.
• Maintain quality consistency for incoming materials and identify alternate sources for critical items.
• Keep production documentation accurate and aligned with ISO 13485 record requirements.
• Record output, material usage, and process parameters accurately.
• Support traceability, batch record maintenance, and audit readiness.
• Participate in both internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance process performance.
• Drive improvements in OEE, yield, cycle time, and overall productivity.
• Support new product introduction and scale-up activities.
• Promote lean manufacturing practices and waste reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or production engineering; CIPET qualification is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in plastic manufacturing or injection moulding operations.
• Prior exposure to medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming processes.
• Practical experience with medical-grade polymers such as PP, PE, PTFE, PS, and PC.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and tolerance requirements.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operation and contamination control practices.
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO 13485, and broader regulatory compliance expectations.
• Awareness of sterilization methods such as ETO and Gamma.
• Good planning, coordination, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.

Performance Expectations

• Meet daily and monthly production targets consistently.
• Improve OEE, machine utilization, and productivity.
• Lower defects, rejections, and process-related losses.
• Keep material planning and inventory control accurate.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and audit requirements.
• Strengthen vendor performance and incoming material quality.
• Contribute to process improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Additional Information

This role is for a full-time, on-site position based in Vapi, Gujarat, India. The hiring focus is on candidates who can support regulated medical manufacturing with strong process control, documentation discipline, and cross-functional coordination.