Industrial Engineer

Kone México; Hyvinkää; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Manufacturing Solutions team in Hyvinkää to drive manufacturing development and new product implementation in line with industry 4.0.

You will analyze processes, lead LEAN projects, and push digitalization on the shop floor while collaborating with global teams to improve safety, quality and productivity.

The role requires a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing/development engineer or similar position.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and LEAN manufacturing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques.
• Ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Strong project management skills are required to succeed in this role.
• Can-do attitude and solid people communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to do problem solving, and co-creation with partners.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Software skills like CAD, Power BI and Visual Components are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop manufacturing processes to drive and follow up manufacturing targets (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost) and actions on unit level.
• Design FLOW standards by using LEAN methodology, define production methods, technology, factory layout, line level layout, material replenishment and material utilization.
• Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations workflow and recommend methods and technology for optimal performance.
• Drive digitalization in shop floor and factory processes.
• Execute Manufacturing development and CAPEX projects in line with global manufacturing strategy and project development portfolio.
• Support Daily Management in the factory, evaluate data, identify technical issues, drive problem solving by preparing reports and analyzing production data.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Power BI

Visual Components

Job description

Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing Solutions (Hyvinkää)

We are now looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our Manufacturing Solutions team in Hyvinkää. Our team is responsible for manufacturing development and new product implementation as well as developing our operations towards industry 4.0. We work closely with global development teams and other KONE manufacturing units to develop and implement best practices for KONE manufacturing. Industrial engineer maintains and develops production methods and runs development projects to improve production methods for better flow, productivity, safety, quality and overall performance. In this role you will identify improvement opportunities through analyzing manufacturing data and further develop our capabilities for data-driven operations management. Work will require knowledge/interest to growth for digitalization, manufacturing strategy and work optimization from the traditional manufacturing. This role is located in Hyvinkää.

The key responsibilities:

• Analyze and develop manufacturing processes to drive and follow up manufacturing targets (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost) and actions on unit level.
• Design FLOW standards by using LEAN methodology, define production methods, technology, factory layout, line level layout, material replenishment and material utilization.
• Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations workflow and recommend methods and technology for optimal performance.
• Drive digitalization in shop floor and factory processes.
• Execute Manufacturing development and CAPEX projects in line with global manufacturing strategy and project development portfolio.
• Support Daily Management in the factory, evaluate data, identify technical issues, drive problem solving by preparing reports and analyzing production data.

Requirements:

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar engineering field.
• +5 years of previous experience as a manufacturing/development engineer or similar position.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and LEAN manufacturing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques.
• Ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Strong project management skills are required to succeed in this role.
• Can-do attitude and solid people communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to do problem solving, and co-creation with partners.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Software skills like: CAD, Power BI and Visual Components are an asset.

For further information about the position, please contact hiring manager, Manufacturing Solution & Maintenance Manager Eetu Cowell via email [e-mail].

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.