Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
SIPCOT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Company: IRISS, Inc. Department: Operations and Manufacturing Engineering Website: IRISS | YouTube: IRISS
About the Role
IRISS is seeking an experienced, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support the establishment and continued development of our manufacturing operations in Chennai, India. This position will play an important role in facility readiness, equipment installation, manufacturing process development, and production ramp-up. The ideal candidate will have experience in sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing automation, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and equipment suppliers to improve productivity, manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Development
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, production layouts, and standard operating procedures.
• Establish tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Conduct time studies, capacity assessments, and production line balancing.
• Support recent product introduction and manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing process information and ERP routings. Equipment Installation and Automation
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and production readiness.
• Identify opportunities to automate fabrication and assembly processes.
• Improve punch press, CNC press brake, stud insertion, spot welding, grinding, and deburring operations.
• Work with equipment suppliers to evaluate automation solutions, technical requirements,
and implementation.
• Develop equipment feasibility studies and capital investment recommendations. Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Identify production bottlenecks and improve manufacturing flow.
• Reduce cycle times, scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and measure operational results. Finishing and Production Efficiency
• Improve powder coating, washing, drying, curing, and finishing operations.
• Evaluate equipment performance, material handling, and production throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturing capacity. Safety, Quality, and Project Coordination
• Support process safety, ergonomics, and manufacturing risk reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis, PFMEA, and corrective action activities.
• Coordinate assigned capital equipment projects, supplier activities, and implementation schedules.
• Develop operator training materials and support technical training. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, time studies, capacity planning, and production line balancing.
• Experience with CAD software, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of automation, root cause analysis, and manufacturing quality processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams, technical suppliers, and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with CNC punch presses, press brakes, stud insertion, spot welding, grinding, or deburring.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing facility launches, equipment installation, or production commissioning.
• Knowledge of powder coating, paint finishing, industrial drying, and curing processes.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with PFMEA, manufacturing ERP systems, and capital equipment projects.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing automation and equipment integration.
• Tamil language proficiency. Why Join IRISS? IRISS develops innovative electrical safety, reliability, and asset monitoring solutions for customers around the world. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute directly to the development of our Chennai manufacturing operations, establish productive manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement as the facility grows. Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 IRISS
📍 Chennai