Production Engineer

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Your role

Saab is globally in a growth journey and are right now expanding in India, read more about the journey in the factory located in Jhajjar at Reliance MET township here https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2024/saab-starts-construction-of-new-carl-gustaf-factory-in-india

This is what two of our new female colleagues from our production team says about their first time at Saab India:

"My onboarding experience has been very positive. From day one, I have felt welcomed, supported, and included. The work environment is safe, respectful, and built on equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender or background.

As a woman, I feel genuinely valued and fully integrated into the team. There is a strong culture of inclusion, where everyone is treated with respect and given the opportunity to contribute and grow. I already feel that I can develop my career here while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What stands out most is the company's understanding that both professional ambitions and family life matter. Having the space to succeed at work while also prioritizing personal commitments gives me energy and motivation every day. I am proud to be part of such a supportive and inclusive workplace.

• Would you recommend more females to apply for a position here?

"Yes, absolutely. This is a healthy and inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for everyone. The culture is transparent, supportive, and built on trust, creating an environment where people can grow, contribute, and feel valued regardless of their background or gender."

As a Production Engineering at Saab, you will be located at our factory in Jhajjar. You will have a central role in supporting production and improving work processes for the following responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise daily production activities.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure smooth operations.
• Optimize production methods to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment.
• Analyse production data to identify and solve process-related issues.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company regulations.
• Prepare production reports and maintain production documentation.
• Train production operators on standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Some part of the introduction will be held in Sweden during Spring 2027.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly committed, flexible, and solution-driven individual who takes ownership and acts decisively when needed. You are proactive, resilient, and motivated by challenges in a dynamic and continuously changing environment.

Through your structured and methodical approach, you successfully manage competing priorities while delivering both immediate results and long-term value, contributing to the success of the team and the organization.

To succeed in the role, we are looking for someone with the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in one of these disciplines:
  • Industrial Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering from any reputed Institute
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a precision engineering manufacturing in Defence, Chemical or Heavy Industry environment, preferably within a European manufacturing facility
• A minimum of 3 years of independent responsibility as a Production Leader in a mid-sized factory.
• Basic knowledge of Machines & Equipment electronics
• Understanding of quality management tools.
• Familiarity with CAD, ERP, and manufacturing software.
• Excellent communication skills in English & Hindi

It is also beneficial if you meet the following requirements;

• Basic knowledge of PLC / HMI programming & Codes (Preferred)

• Basic knowledge of SCADA systems (advantageous)
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Plan and monitor production schedules.
• Optimize production capacity and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, and maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted production.

We are looking for a person who will thrive in this role and who brings the following personal qualities:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to make well-informed decisions
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• A detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here