Job description:
Company Description
Adaayafarm is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and exporting of compostable Areca Palm Leaf Tableware. We aim to create sustainable and eco-friendly products to promote a balanced plant-based future. Our company has won the best Plant-based Manufacturing Company of the year 2025 organized by Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai and won ThinkBig Awards in Nov 2016 organized by International Women Entrepreneurs Federation called Weconnect International. We sell our products in 32 countries.
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Karnataka
Process Engineer (Bhadravathi Unit)
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, analytical, and result-oriented Process Engineer to drive process optimization, yield enhancement, and cycle-time efficiency at our primary manufacturing facility in Bhadravathi (Karnataka).
In this role, you will hold direct operational responsibility for optimizing the core thermo-hydraulic pressing, baking, and trimming workflows of our natural Areca leaf tableware production line. Working at the intersection of mechanical engineering, tooling calibration, and floor supervision, your goal will be to eliminate process bottlenecks, minimize raw leaf rejection rates, maximize press yield, and ensure zero-defect product output prior to dispatch to our Chennai processing hub.
Position Overview
- Title: Process Engineer (Manufacturing & Process Optimization)
- Location: Bhadravathi Plant, Shivamogga District (Karnataka)
- Experience Required: 3-5 years in industrial process engineering, manufacturing operations, or continuous improvement within high-volume production environments (compression moulding, hydraulic pressing, packaging, or automotive component manufacturing preferred).
- Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial/Production Engineering, or Tool & Die Making (NTTF / GTTC / CITD graduates preferred).
- Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday | 9 AM to 6 PM (On-site).
- Reporting Line: Direct reporting Production Manager
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
1. Thermo-Hydraulic Process & Cycle Time Optimization
2. Yield Maximization & Rejection Reduction
3. Tooling, Die Alignment & Maintenance Integration
4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Floor Training
Candidate Profile & Requirements
- Technical Background: Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, thermal processing, compression moulding or die-cutting machinery, and basic PLC control loops.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in statistical process control, RCA tools (5-Whys, Fishbone diagrams), and waste elimination techniques.
- Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics Engineering. Tooling institute qualifications (NTTF, GTTC, CITD) are a strong advantage.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in Kannada (mandatory for daily floor management and operator training) and professional working proficiency in English (for technical reporting and executive communications).
- Location & Mobility: Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Bhadravathi / Shivamogga with a commitment to on-site floor management.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shimoga, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- What is your current take home salary?
- What is your expected salary?
- How many months of notice period do you have?
Education:
Experience:
- Process engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
