Job Summary

Role Purpose Lead and drive manufacturing methods, process engineering, and industrial performance. Ensure effective, 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 current 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 new 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
Proces

📌 Sr Engineer Methods Kolkata
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Kolkata