Industrial Engineer

Job Overview

The Industrial Engineer will contribute to the design, enhancement, and implementation of integrated manufacturing or administrative systems involving human resources, materials, data, machinery, and energy resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing standard operating procedures for both new and existing production lines.
• Help develop ergonomic, safe, and efficient manufacturing workstations incorporating plant layout and workstation design best practices.
• Support cost evaluation for make-or-buy decisions concerning components or sub-assemblies.
• Analyze current production workflows to identify potential improvements in cycle time, layout optimization, and workforce allocation.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma efforts aimed at boosting productivity.
• Conduct time and method studies along with line balancing to improve operational efficiency.
• Work towards enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing equipment downtime.
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions and other process documentation.
• Assist in space and material flow planning for plant layout optimization.
• Track and improve performance indicators such as Productivity, Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support smooth operations.
• Facilitate new product or line introductions and validate manufacturing processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities related to manpower, material handling, and cycle times.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and ergonomic standards to foster a safe working environment.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Apply ergonomic principles in line with company standards to reduce employee risk.
• Promote a proactive safety culture with active participation in hazard identification and improvement actions.
• Analyze workload for line balancing to optimize operations in response to customer demand fluctuations.
• Utilize digital tools for manufacturing process modeling and simulation driving data-supported decisions.
• Implement manufacturing knowledge to continuously enhance processes and equipment usage.
• Create efficient process layouts integrating equipment, human interfaces, and facility needs to reduce waste and time.
• Conduct detailed work measurement to identify inefficiencies and improve process flow.
• Value diverse perspectives and collaborate effectively within teams.
• Drive continuous process improvements by applying waste reduction and quality enhancement techniques.
• Interpret engineering and product design drawings to align manufacturing processes accordingly.
• Integrate industrial engineering principles through thorough data analysis to optimize manufacturing operations.

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) or equivalent STEM qualification is required.

Experience Requirements

Between 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations, preferably in the automotive sector.

Skills and Tools

• Strong familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Line Balancing.
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Experience with time study methodologies including MOST and MTM preferred.
• Understanding of key manufacturing performance indicators such as OEE, RFT, and productivity metrics.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or related layout software is advantageous.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Analytical reasoning and effective problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and communication.
• A mindset geared towards continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ownership and commitment to execution.

Performance Indicators

• Significant improvements in productivity percentages.
• Enhancements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Achievement of cost reductions measured per project.
• Reduction in cycle time for production processes.
• Improvement in line efficiency metrics.

Additional Information

• Compliance with licensing may be necessary due to export control or sanction regulations.
• Relocation assistance is provided for this role.
• This position requires full-time onsite presence at the Phaltan, Maharashtra facility due to the nature of job duties.