The Manufacturing Excellence Engineer drives continuous improvement initiatives across group manufacturing to enhance productivity, quality, cost efficiency, safety, and delivery performance. The role focuses on Lean manufacturing, Automation, process optimization and operational excellence.
Identify process inefficiencies and implement cost, quality, and productivity improvements
Identify and implement low cost Automation in manufacturing
Facilitate Kaizen identification and implementation support
Preparing value stream mapping and identify potential areas for improvement including material feeding and handling.
Develop and standardize best manufacturing practices across lines/plants
Monitor and improve KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, scrap, rework, and downtime
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply chain teams to debottleneck the processes.
Support digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing / Production Engineering
5–8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, CI, or operational excellence roles
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke
Hands-on experience in process improvement and data-driven problem solving
Experience in discrete manufacturing / automotive
Knowledge on manufacturing processes and working experience in Jigs, Fixtures and SPM building is preferred.
Exposure to Material handing techniques