Lead Engineer

Position Purpose

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving plant productivity, throughput, and operational performance through work measurement, OEE improvement, loss elimination, low-cost automation, capacity analysis, and structured problem solving. The role also supports new line and facility setup projects through layout planning, process design, flow optimization, and production readiness activities. The position works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams

Preferred candidate profile

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• OEE Improvement (%)
• Productivity Improvement (%)
• Throughput Improvement (Parts per Day)
• Direct Labor Efficiency (%)
• Standard Time Coverage (%)
• Capacity Utilization (%)
• Bottleneck Reduction Projects Completed
• Low-Cost Automation Projects Implemented
• Cost Savings Realized ()
• Downtime Reduction (%)
• Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness (%)
• Successful New Line / Facility Launches
• Ramp-up Achievement vs. Planned Capacity
• Layout Implementation Effectiveness
• Space Utilization Improvement (%)

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• 3-8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience in machining, aerospace, automotive, precision manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Time Study and Work Measurement
• OEE Analysis and Loss Elimination
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, A3, PDCA)
• Capacity Planning and Bottleneck Analysis
• Production Flow and Line Balancing
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen
• Factory Layout and Material Flow Design
• Productivity Improvement Techniques
• Low-Cost Automation
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Statistical Analysis Tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Hands-on shop-floor orientation
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration
• Results-driven mindset
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives

Expected Outcome

Drive operational excellence by improving productivity, throughput, and OEE; eliminating manufacturing losses through structured problem solving; implementing cost-effective automation solutions; and enabling efficient plant expansion through optimized layouts, process flow design, and successful industrialization of new manufacturing lines.