Role Purpose Lead and drive manufacturing methods, process engineering, and industrial performance. Ensure productive, protected, and high-quality production systems. Own continuous improvement (Lean / SPS / Six Sigma) across the plant.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Optimization: Improve existing production processes (manual, automated, PLC-based)
Design and implement new manufacturing methods layouts
Optimize: Cycle time
Line balancing
Workstation ergonomics.
Continuous Improvement (SPS / Lean): Deploy Schneider Performance System (SPS)
Apply Lean / Six Sigma tools for: Waste reduction
Productivity improvement
Quality enhancement
Lead Kaizen, SIM2, and problem-solving initiatives.
Industrialization New Product Introduction (NPI): Ensure product manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
Support current line setup ramp-up
Conduct: Feasibility studies
Cost CAPEX analysis
Validate processes internally at suppliers.
Capacity Production Planning Support: Manage capacity vs. workload balancing
Optimize lead time throughput
Use digital tools like: iQ Simulation
CAMA / CORIM / Bridge.
Standardization Documentation: Define and maintain: Work instructions
Process sheets
SOPs
Ensure operator training and process discipline.
Leadership Team Management: Lead Methods / Industrial Engineering team
Develop team capabilities (Lean, tools, problem solving)
Drive cross-functional collaboration with: Production
Quality
Supply Chain
Engineering.
Performance Business Alignment: Track KPIs: OEE
Productivity
Scrap / Rework
Cost savings
Align methods strategy with plant/business objectives
Report to senior leadership.
Safety Compliance: Ensure processes meet: EHS standards
Quality regulatory requirements
Integrate safety into process design.
Requirements
Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing / methods / IE
Qualifications
Education: Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
Key Competencies
Functional Manufacturing Management
Process Design
Industrial Engineering
Lean
Six Sigma
Digital Manufacturing Tools
Leadership
Change Management
Strategic Thinking
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📌 Sr Engineer Methods Kolkata (India)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 India
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