Role Overview: -
We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineerto join our Operational Excellence (OPEX) teamfor our Pipe Manufacturing Division.
This role will be responsible for driving productivity improvements, cost optimization, process engineering, Lean implementation, and digital transformationacross various manufacturing lines.Key Responsibilities
Conduct detailed Time Studiesusing stopwatch and PMTS (MOST/MTM) to determine Standard Times.
Establish Standard Operating Cycles, manpower norms, and productivity baselines.- Perform Line Balancingfor extrusion lines, socketing lines, threading stations, packing operations, etc.
Analyze and minimize non-value-added activitieson the shop floor.
Support capacity planning, manpower modelling, and machine loading plans.
Implement Lean methodologies such as:
5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, Andon, Jidoka, Visual Controls
SMEDto reduce die/tool changeover time in extrusion
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)- Current State & Future State
Standard Workcreation and audits




Drive waste reduction projectsfocusing on defects, waiting, movement, overprocessing, inventory, and overproduction.
Lead shop-floor improvement activities, conducting Gemba walks, Kaizen blitz, and cross-functional workshops.
Capture and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)across production lines.
Conduct Six Big Lossesanalysis and identify chronic issues (Breakdown, Speed Loss, Idling, Defects).
Work closely with Maintenance to minimize breakdowns and micro stoppages.
Develop daily/weekly/monthly loss reports and implement action plans to reduce performance and quality losses.
Collaborate with Production & Quality teams to improve dimensional consistency, reduce ovality, thickness variation, and melt defects.
Conduct trials for current dies, calibrators, and raw material combinations.
Drive FMEA, identify high-risk processes, and implement CAPA.
Support process validation, SOP creation, and continuous standard

📌 Senior Engineer Bengaluru
🏢 Ashirvad Pipes Private
📍 Bengaluru