Operational Excellence Engineer

SKM Air Conditioning LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking an Operations Excellence Engineer to foster a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will implement lean manufacturing practices, track performance metrics, and engage in process improvements, ensuring efficiency and quality. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 1-2 years of manufacturing experience are required. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in lean manufacturing systems preferably in HVAC.
• 1 to 2 years in manufacturing, especially in mass production.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies through data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Track performance metrics and report deviations.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing experience

Participation in Kaizen events

Data analysis skills

Root Cause Analysis techniques

Communication skills with CAD software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Main Scope

The Operations Excellence Engineer is responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the company’s entire value chain to enhance customer satisfaction, improve profitability, and ensure sustainable operations. This role focuses on driving initiatives that optimize Quality, Delivery (Time), and Cost while fostering operational efficiency and innovation (Using lean manufacturing Concept).

Responsibilities

• Support Continuous Improvement by assisting in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Gather process data, perform basic analysis, and prepare reports to monitor performance metrics.
• Track key indicators and business metrics and highlight deviations for corrective action.
• Participate and contribute to Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis by helping to identify causes of process issues and support development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow operational excellence standards, procedures, and assist in audits to maintain compliance.
• Support Training and Documentation by preparing and maintaining documentation for process changes and assist in training sessions.
• Work closely with teams to implement improvements and resolve issues.

Minimum Qualification Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering Management from a reputable university.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of lean manufacturing system in HVAC manufacturing company is preferable.
• Participation in Kaizen events or continuous improvement projects.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in manufacturing (preferred in assembly of mass production conveyor).
• Ability to collect and analyze data to identify process inefficiencies.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques such as Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys.
• Computer literate and communication skills with CAD software.
• Self‑motivated and task oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with operators, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams.