Job Summary:
Assists with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated manufacturing or administrative systems which use people, materials, information, equipment, and energy.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists with the creation of standard work methods for new and current production lines. Assists with the design of safe and efficient work stations for manufacturing environments, using plant layout, ergonomic, and work station design principles. Assists with cost analysis on make vs. buy decisions for component or sub-assemblies.
Competencies:
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Ergonomic Fundamentals - Understands ergonomic concepts by applying Cummins ergonomic standards, guidelines, controls and tools to reduce ergonomic risk to employees while at work.
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Line Balancing - Evaluates work activities performed by individuals or machines to identify opportunities to optimize operating time and distributing of the work content to meet the changes in customer demands while continuing to optimize manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements.
Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
Process Layout - Creates and/or modifies an optimized manufacturing process by incorporating knowledge of equipment, human interfaces, sequences of production steps, and facilities requirements in order to reduce process time and waste.
Work Measurement - Quantifies and evaluates the elements of work that make up a process by breaking it down into detailed steps to identify and reduce waste, and redistribute work content to optimize process flows.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.
Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.
Industrial Engineering Knowledge - Integrates the pillars of industrial engineering techniques by applying a comprehensive and quantitative analysis to available data to be used as decision factors for the development or improvement of manufacturing processes to contribute to the most efficient process.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Basic level of relevant work experience required.
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Role Summary
Industrial Engineer responsible for improving productivity, optimizing processes, and driving cost efficiency across manufacturing/operations through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze current production processes and identify improvement opportunities (cycle time, layout, manpower optimization).
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives for productivity improvement.
- Conduct time studies, method studies, and line balancing to enhance efficiency.
- Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and reduce downtime.
- Develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and process documentation.
- Support layout planning and plant optimization (space utilization, material flow).
- Monitor and improve KPIs: Productivity, Cost, Quality, Delivery .
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams .
- Support new product/line introductions and process validation.
- Identify and implement cost reduction projects (manpower, material handling, cycle time).
- Ensure adherence to safety and ergonomics standards .
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Line Balancing).
- Basic understanding of Six Sigma / DMAIC methodology .
- Proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint .
- Knowledge of time study tools (MOST, MTM preferred) .
- Exposure to manufacturing KPIs like OEE, RFT, productivity metrics .
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD / layout tools (preferred).
Educational Qualification
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
Experience
- 2–4 years in manufacturing / operations environment (automotive preferred).
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking & problem-solving
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong execution and ownership
Typical KPIs
- Productivity improvement (%)
- OEE improvement
- Cost savings (INR / project)
- Cycle time reduction
- Line efficiency (%)
Job Manufacturing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2431523
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
