Production Engineer - Heavy Engineering Fabrication

About Zeeco:

Zeeco is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced combustion and environmental solutions serving the refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, power, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in the United States, Zeeco designs and manufactures world-class burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, and fired equipment that help customers improve process efficiency while reducing emissions.

With manufacturing and engineering facilities across the globe, Zeeco combines innovative technology, engineering excellence, and superior manufacturing capabilities to deliver customized solutions that meet the highest international quality standards.

Position Overview:

Zeeco India is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to lead and coordinate the fabrication and manufacturing of heavy process equipment including pressure vessels, process skids, columns, ducting, stacks, structural assemblies, and other static equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess 8 to 12 years of hands-on shop floor experience in heavy engineering fabrication and should have a strong understanding of fabrication methodologies, welding processes, production planning, resource optimization, quality requirements, and statutory fabrication codes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution of manufacturing activities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Manufacturing Execution:

• Plan, schedule, and monitor fabrication activities to achieve project delivery milestones.

• Prepare daily and weekly production plans based on project priorities and manufacturing capacity.

• Coordinate fabrication activities involving pressure vessels, process skids, structural assemblies, ducting, stacks, and other static equipment.

• Review engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, General Arrangement (GA) drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), welding maps, and manufacturing specifications before production.

• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, consumables, and shop floor resources.

• Monitor production progress and proactively resolve manufacturing bottlenecks to achieve committed delivery schedules.

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, QA/QC, and Project Management teams throughout the manufacturing cycle.

Heavy Fabrication & Shop Floor Management:

• Supervise fabrication activities including:

• Plate cutting

• Rolling

• Forming

• Fit-up

• Welding

• Assembly

• Structural fabrication

• Equipment integration

• Final assembly

• Ensure fabrication activities comply with approved fabrication procedures and project requirements.

• Monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with approved WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.

• Oversee fabrication of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, and other process equipment materials.

• Ensure dimensional accuracy through regular inspections during fabrication and assembly.

• Coordinate lifting, handling, and movement of heavy fabricated components within the workshop.

Quality, Codes & Compliance:

• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable international standards including:

• ASME Section VIII Div.1

• ASME Section IX

• API Standards

• ISO Standards

• Customer Specifications

• Coordinate with QA/QC during:

• Fit-up inspections

• Welding inspections

• Visual inspection

• NDT activities

• Hydrostatic testing

• Pneumatic testing

• Dimensional inspection

• Final release inspections

• Maintain complete fabrication documentation, weld traceability, material traceability, and production records.

• Support customer inspections, third-party inspections, and statutory audits.

People Management & Shop Floor Leadership:

• Lead welders, fitters, fabricators, riggers, and technicians.

• Allocate work based on manpower capability and production priorities.

• Monitor productivity and implement corrective actions where required.

• Mentor junior engineers and supervisors on fabrication best practices.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, and operational excellence.

Safety & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure strict adherence to company HSE policies and safe fabrication practices.

• Conduct regular shop floor inspections to eliminate unsafe conditions.

• Identify opportunities for improving productivity, reducing fabrication cycle time, and minimizing rework.

• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement preventive actions.

Mandatory Experience:

Candidates must have hands-on experience in the fabrication and manufacturing of one or more of the following:

• Pressure Vessels

• Process Skids

• Heat Exchangers

• Columns

• Reactors

• Storage Tanks

• Static Equipment

• Fired Heaters

• Thermal Oxidizers

• Process Equipment

• Heavy Structural Fabrication

Experience from industries such as:

• Oil & Gas

• Petrochemical

• EPC

• Heavy Engineering

• Process Equipment Manufacturing

• Boiler Manufacturing

• Pressure Vessel Manufacturing

• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

will be highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent understanding of heavy fabrication processes.

• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW).

• Knowledge of fabrication sequence planning.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and fabrication documents.

• Knowledge of welding symbols, GD&T, tolerances, and dimensional control.

• Familiarity with WPS, PQR, WPQ, and welding documentation.

• Working knowledge of NDT methods and inspection requirements.

• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies:

• Heavy fabrication planning and execution

• Shop floor production management

• Resource planning and optimization

• Pressure vessel manufacturing

• Welding and fabrication supervision

• Manufacturing quality assurance

• Cross-functional coordination

• Production scheduling

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Team leadership and people management

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering.

• 8–12 years of relevant manufacturing experience in heavy engineering fabrication is preferred.