Engineer/Senior Engineer-Manufacturing Solutions

Overview

Industrial engineer role maintaining and developing production methods to improve flow, productivity, safety, quality and overall manufacturing performance, bridging traditional manufacturing optimization and Industry 4.0 digitalization.

What you'll do

• Design FLOW standards using LEAN manufacturing methodologies.
• Define production methods, optimize factory and line layouts, and establish efficient material replenishment and utilization strategies.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, evaluate factory KPIs, and drive continuous improvement targets across Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, and Cost (SDQPC).
• Identify, recommend, and drive the implementation of digital solutions and smart automation onto the shop floor and factory processes.
• Lead and execute manufacturing development projects aligned with KONE's global manufacturing strategy and project development portfolio.
• Conduct time and motion studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to determine the most efficient sequence of operations.
• Support daily factory management and collaborate closely with global development teams, quality assurance, and other KONE manufacturing units to scale best practices.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4 to 7 years of professional experience in manufacturing development, industrial engineering, or production optimization roles.
• Proven experience working within a heavy manufacturing, assembly, or industrial machinery environment.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Basic to advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (for factory layout designs) and familiarity with 3D modeling tools like PTC Creo or SolidWorks.
• Good problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills to collaborate across global teams.

Nice to have

• Elevator/escalator industry experience.

Details

• Location: Chennai.