SUMMARY 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

Solid 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 Coimbatore
🏢 Roots Group of Companies
📍 Coimbatore