Mission

Maintain the design intent and integrity of products assembled on the shop floor by ensuring robust, efficient, and optimized manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple domains of production and manufacturing processes, including:
Standard Operating Procedures (SSP)
Ergonomics
Capacity and capability analysis
Simulation tools
Investment planning
Cost analysis
Industrial performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with a solid focus on process optimization, productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support industrial excellence and operational transformation.

Main Activities

Implement adaptations and improvements to manufacturing processes and workstations for existing products to:
Enhance industrial performance
Improve manual processes
Automate processes using SPS (Programmable Logic Controllers) where applicable
Incorporate industrial standards, quotations of new infrastructure, and industrial scenarios to meet:
Safety requirements




Quality standards
Lead‑time objectives
Productivity targets
Ensure deployment of SPS principles and implementation of Lean / 6 Sigma tools.
Actively participate in SIM2 projects and address critical issues swiftly to remove operational bottlenecks.
Manage and optimize shop‑floor capacities and workloads using advanced tools such as:
IQ Simulation
CAMA
CORIM
Bridge
Support internal and external optimization initiatives across comparable production lines.
Develop and maintain operator work instructions and contribute to training programs.
Support development and launch of new products, ensuring producibility and feasibility.
Conduct feasibility and profitability assessments for proposed investments.
Qualify means and processes both at the manufacturing plant and across supplier locations.
Lead and support pilot production ramps and industrialization of new products.
Collaborate with IT and leverage complementary

📌 Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering (Chennai)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Chennai