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 Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing / Production Engineering

· 5–8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, CI, or operational excellence roles

· Robust 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

📌 Senior Engineer - Corporate Manufacturing Excellence[ (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Roots Group of Companies
📍 Tamil Nadu