Time & Motion Study Engineer/ Sr. Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Job Description (JD) Time & Motion Study Engineer

Job Title: Time & Motion Study Engineer
Department: Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Excellence / Operations
Location: Bawal ( Rewari – Haryana)
Reports To: Industrial Engineering Manager / Plant Head

Position Summary

The Time & Motion Study Engineer is responsible for analyzing manufacturing and operational processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization. The role involves conducting detailed time and motion studies, establishing standard work methods, optimizing manpower utilization, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Time & Motion Analysis

• Conduct time studies using stopwatches, video analysis, and work measurement techniques.
• Analyze operator movements, machine cycles, and material flow.
• Establish standard cycle times and labor standards for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standard work instructions.

Process Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and inefficiencies.
• Recommend and implement productivity improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve workflow.
• Optimize workstation layouts and ergonomic conditions.

Capacity & Manpower Planning

• Calculate manpower requirements based on production volumes and cycle times.
• Support line balancing and takt time analysis.
• Conduct capacity planning and utilization studies.
• Recommend staffing levels and resource allocation improvements.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect and analyze production and operational data.
• Prepare productivity reports, efficiency studies, and improvement recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs such as labor productivity, cycle time, OEE, and line efficiency.
• Use statistical tools and analytical techniques for performance evaluation.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Participate in value stream mapping exercises.
• Lead productivity projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive standardization and best practice implementation across operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR teams.
• Train operators and supervisors on standard work methods.
• Support new product introductions and process changes through work measurement studies.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Time & Motion Studies, Manufacturing Excellence, or Production Engineering.
• Experience in automotive, electronics, consumer goods, FMCG, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• Time Study and Work Measurement Techniques.
• Method Study and Motion Economy Principles.
• Line Balancing and Capacity Planning.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Work Sampling and Standard Time Calculation.
• Industrial Engineering Tools (MOST, MTM, Stopwatch Studies).
• MS Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Minitab, or similar analytical tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven decision-making ability.
• Excellent observation and reporting skills.
• Good communication and presentation abilities.
• Project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• productivity improvement (%)
• Cycle time reduction (%)
• Line efficiency improvement (%)
• Manpower optimization savings
• Process lead-time reduction
• Standard work compliance rate
• Cost savings from productivity initiatives

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
• Industrial Engineering Certification
• Kaizen Practitioner
• TPM Certification
• Value Stream Mapping Training