We are looking for an experienced engineer who can look beyond conventional factory operations and rethink manufacturing systems from the ground up. The focus is on identifying opportunities for automation, integrating technologies and developing scalable manufacturing systems. This is an opportunity to bring industrial engineering principles and modern automation technologies into a growing product business, with the freedom to evaluate, experiment and build solutions.

About Gappu

Gappu is an emerging lifestyle instruments brand with a world class range of percussion instruments crafted with care for unmatched sound and durability as seen on Shark Tank Season 5. We are a quick moving team building this on the ground and not a traditional music company.

What will you do

•Industrial Automation & Robotics o Identify manufacturing processes that can benefit from automation, robotics and intelligent machinery.

o Explore robotic assembly, automated material handling and precision manufacturing systems.

o Evaluate the feasibility of semi-automated and fully automated production processes.

o Recommend suitable automation technologies based on production requirements and scalability.

- Systems Engineering

o Design and optimize integrated manufacturing systems involving machines, people, materials and technology. o Explore production-line architecture, process simulation and workflow optimization.

o Develop interconnected systems for monitoring production performance and equipment utilization.

o Identify opportunities to integrate hardware, software and data across manufacturing processes.

- Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

o Explore IoT-enabled manufacturing, machine connectivity and real-time production monitoring. o Evaluate predictive maintenance and automated quality inspection systems.

o Investigate the application of AI,



computer vision and data analytics in manufacturing.

o Develop a roadmap for introducing smart manufacturing capabilities.

- Research & Implementation

o Research emerging industrial technologies and assess their practical applications. o Develop technical feasibility studies, prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions.

o Evaluate technology investments, implementation requirements and potential returns.

o Collaborate with product development and manufacturing teams to translate concepts into working systems.

Requirements

- 5–10+ years of experience in industrial automation, systems engineering, manufacturing technology or related fields.
- Strong academic background from IITs, IIITs or comparable engineering institutions.
- Experience working with automation systems, robotics, PLCs, control systems or industrial software.
- Understanding of Industry 4.0, smart factories, process simulation or digital manufacturing.
- Experience in developing, evaluating or implementing engineering solutions.
- Ability to approach complex problems from a systems perspective and translate ideas into practical solutions.

What do you get
- Work on building manufacturing capabilities rather than maintaining established systems.
- Explore applications of advanced engineering in an unconventional product category.
- Have the freedom to experiment with technologies and challenge traditional manufacturing methods.
- Work closely with the founders and contribute to the company's long-term technical direction.
- See the direct impact of engineering decisions on products, processes and business growth.

Pay: ₹120,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):
- Have you graduated from an IIT, IIIT or similar elite college ?

Experience:
- Systems engineering: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Industrial & Systems Engineer (Kolkata)
🏢 GAPPU
📍 Kolkata