Production Engineer

Taraz Technologies, founded in 2012, is a research-driven company specializing in power electronics, industrial automation, and embedded systems. With a presence in over 60 countries, it is recognized as one of Pakistan’s most innovative technology startups. The company operates product design and manufacturing facilities in Pakistan and Bursa, Turkey, and promotes a collaborative, flat organizational culture focused on addressing problems at their root. This role is designed to bridge production and procurement, ensuring smooth coordination between manufacturing and supply chain functions. The successful candidate will oversee the entire production line while leading procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Translate customer orders into detailed production plans, committing to delivery dates only when all components are physically available.
- Coordinate SMT assembly, through-hole soldering, mechanical assembly, and final testing in collaboration with technicians.
- Maintain accurate bills of materials, work orders, and stock records within the ERP system; investigate any discrepancies between system data and physical inventory.
- Collaborate with Quality Control to identify root causes of defects rather than applying temporary fixes.
- Support Research & Development during the transition of new products from prototype to production.
- Lead procurement and supply chain activities from purchase requests through to stock availability.
- Supervise and review the team responsible for raising purchase orders, tracking shipments, and receiving stock.
- Establish and enforce standards for sourcing, purchase order follow-up, goods receipt, and stock counts.
- Personally manage critical or hard-to-find parts, supplier escalations, and alternative sourcing strategies.
- Develop and evaluate the supplier base, including international component distributors and local fabrication workshops specializing in CNC, laser cutting, and sheet metal.
- Oversee import processes, customs clearance, and courier coordination.
- Ensure prompt communication of supplier delays, cancellations, or refunds to production and accounts departments.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
- 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing and procurement, including sourcing parts, raising purchase orders, and supplier management.
- Ability to read schematics and bills of materials and identify components by part number.
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
- Capability to guide team members and enforce process standards.
- Proficient written English communication skills, essential for interaction with international suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working on SMT lines or with pick-and-place machines.
- Familiarity with importing electronic components into Pakistan.
- Negotiation experience with local fabrication workshops.
- Competitive salary pegged to USD.
- 18 days of annual leave with carryover, plus a medical allowance.
- Clear career progression path to Senior Production Engineer and Production Manager, based on performance.
- Weekly dedicated development time aligned with personal learning goals.
- Opportunity to work daily with international suppliers on products distributed in more than 60 countries.

The hiring process includes a 30-minute online conversation with HR, followed by a short online assessment. Candidates will also complete a practical exercise involving a sample bill of materials with a missing part, demonstrating problem-solving and mentoring approaches. The final stage is a panel interview conducted at the company’s facility.

Compensation and Location

- Monthly salary range: Rs90,000 to Rs120,000.
- Work location: On-site at Taraz Technologies.