Job Title: Contractor Lean Product Development Consultant

Experience:
3 8 Years Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year Joining: Immediate Joiners Only Job Locations:
• Bangalore Electronic City
• Chennai
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Pune Hinjewadi Phase III
• Pune Magarpatta Travel Requirement: Once a month to Chennai. Job Summary We are looking for a Lean Product Development Consultant to support Lean transformation initiatives within the R&D; function. The role involves assessing existing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, implementing Lean methodologies, and driving continuous improvement across product development teams. This is a consulting and advisory role focused on improving operational efficiency, product quality, delivery, and productivity while building a sustainable Lean culture.

Key Responsibilities
• Support Lean Product Development transformation initiatives across R&D; teams.
• Assess existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement Lean methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Apply Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.




• Facilitate continuous improvement workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate inefficiencies and improve workflows.
• Monitor performance metrics, including cycle time, quality, and productivity.
• Support R&D; leaders and teams in adopting Lean principles and practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and effective problem-solving.
• Document best practices and support knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable improvements. Required Skills & Experience
• 3 8 years of relevant experience in Lean transformation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
• Experience in R&D;, engineering, or product development environments is preferred.
• Solid understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, 5S, and Visual Management.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is an added advantage.

📌 Lean (India)
🏢 SWITS DIGITAL Private
📍 India