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Position Summary Ingersoll Rand is seeking a highly driven and technically strong Assistant Manager / Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to lead strategic manufacturing transformation initiatives across India Operations. The role will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through plant footprint optimization, new product introduction (NPI), productivity enhancement, Industry 4.0 deployment, automation, lean transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent will play a key role in enhancing Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) performance while supporting the operational requirements of a mixed manufacturing environment involving Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Make-to-Order (MTO), Assemble-to-Order (ATO), and Make-to-Stock (MTS) product families.

The ideal candidate should possess strong project management capabilities, deep lean manufacturing expertise, digital manufacturing knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills to collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and Global Manufacturing teams.

Experience & Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Experience 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or advanced manufacturing roles.

Experience in Industrial Equipment, Compressor, Pumps, Material Handling, Capital Equipment, Process Equipment, Automotive Components, or Heavy Engineering industries preferred.

Proven experience managing

Strategic manufacturing initiatives

Factory footprint optimization projects

Capacity expansion projects

New Product Development

Productivity and cost reduction programs

Automation and digital manufacturing deployments

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity Lead manufacturing excellence initiatives aligned with business growth objectives.

Drive improvements in OEE, labor productivity, throughput, capacity utilization, and plant efficiency.

Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through productivity projects, value engineering, automation, and process optimization.

Develop and sustain continuous improvement culture across manufacturing operations.

Establish best practices and standardized manufacturing systems.

Safety Leadership

Champion a Zero Harm safety culture across manufacturing operations.

Lead risk assessments, ergonomics improvements, safety kaizens, and hazard elimination projects.

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS regulations and Ingersoll Rand safety standards.





Integrate Safety-by-Design principles into manufacturing and process development initiatives.

Energy regulations

ISO Standards and regulations Quality Improvement Lead defect reduction and quality enhancement initiatives.

Drive PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Improvement, and Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) implementation.

Support customer complaint reduction and internal quality improvements.

Collaborate with Quality teams to improve First Pass Yield and Cost of Poor Quality.

Strategic

Projects & Factory Footprint Lead facility layout optimization and manufacturing footprint projects.

Develop future-state manufacturing strategies aligned with growth plans.

Plan and implement capacity expansion and greenfield/brownfield projects.

Drive material flow optimization and value stream redesign.

New Product Development

Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams to ensure seamless product industrialization.

Lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews for new products.

Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, assembly methods, and validation plans.

Ensure successful launch and ramp-up of current products within cost, quality, and delivery targets. Industry 4.0 & Digital Manufacturing Lead deployment of Industry 4.0 initiatives across factories.

Implement digital manufacturing solutions including:

Industrial IoT

Real-time production monitoring

Smart factory applications

Digital work instructions

Connected manufacturing systems

Predictive maintenance tools

Manufacturing analytics platforms

Leverage operational data to drive fact-based decision making.

AI and Advanced Analytics Applications Identify and deploy AI-driven manufacturing improvement opportunities.

Utilize AI/ML solutions for

Predictive quality

Predictive maintenance

Production scheduling optimization

Demand and capacity planning

Process parameter optimization

Computer vision-based inspection systems

Energy optimization initiatives

Collaborate with IT and Digital teams to develop scalable solutions.

Lean Transformation Drive Lean Manufacturing deployment across operations.

Facilitate Kaizen, VSM, SMED, TPM, 5S, Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Flow Manufacturing initiatives.

Lead waste elimination programs focused on:

Transportation

Inventory

Motion

Waiting

Overprocessing

Defects

Overproduction

Underutilized talent

Build Lean capability across manufacturing teams.

Functional Competencies Lean & Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing

Toyota Production System (TPS)

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

SMED

TPM

Line Balancing

Visual Management

Problem Solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC) Manufacturing Engineering Process Design

Assembly Systems

Facility Layout Planning

Capacity Planning

Industrial Engineering

Material Flow Design

Ergonomics

Automation Integration Digital Manufacturing Industry 4.0

MES Systems

IoT Platforms

Digital Twin Applications

Manufacturing Analytics

Smart Factory Concepts





AI/ML Manufacturing Applications Project Management Capital Projects

NPI Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk Management

Change Management Leadership Competencies Strong collaboration and stakeholder management.

Ability to influence across functions without direct authority.

Strategic thinking combined with execution excellence.

Data-driven decision making.

Growth mindset and continuous learning orientation.

Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Customer-centric approach.

High ownership and accountability.

Ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change. Modern AME Traits Required For Future Manufacturing The successful candidate should demonstrate the following next-generation AME capabilities: Manufacturing Agility Ability to support mixed-mode manufacturing environments (ETO, MTO, ATO, MTS).

Flexible manufacturing system design expertise.

Digital First Mindset

Strong understanding of Smart Manufacturing and Connected Factory concepts.

Ability to translate operational challenges into digital solutions.

Sustainability Focus

Knowledge of energy efficiency initiatives.

Waste reduction methodologies.

Carbon footprint reduction projects.

Sustainable manufacturing practices.

Systems Thinker

Ability to optimize end-to-end value streams rather than isolated processes.

Understanding of interconnected manufacturing and supply chain systems.

Innovation Leadership

Adoption of emerging technologies such as:

AI

Computer Vision

Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

AMRs/AGVs

Digital Twins

Advanced Analytics

Additive Manufacturing

Business Acumen Understanding of manufacturing P&L; impact.

Cost management and ROI assessment of engineering investments.

Strategic alignment of manufacturing initiatives with business objectives.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs) Safety Incident Rate Reduction

OEE Improvement

Productivity Improvement (%)

Manufacturing Cost Reduction

NPI Launch Effectiveness

First Pass Yield Improvement

Capacity Utilization Improvement

Inventory Reduction

Lead Time Reduction

Floor Space Optimization

Automation Savings Realization

Industry 4.0 Project Adoption

Employee Engagement in Continuous Improvement Programs Preferred Candidate Profile A hands-on manufacturing transformation leader with 12-15 years of experience who can successfully blend Lean Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, AI-enabled process improvements, NPI leadership, and strategic factory optimization to deliver sustainable operational excellence in a complex industrial equipment manufacturing environment. The individual must be a strong collaborator capable of influencing cross-functional teams while building a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ingersoll Rand

Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency.

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