Senior industrial engineer

KONE; Finland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Finland to lead factory-wide productivity transformation initiatives. You will drive Lean manufacturing and operational excellence with strong data analysis and cross-functional influence to deliver sustainable plant-wide improvements.

Responsibilities include defining improvement roadmaps, conducting studies on operations sequencing, and implementing CAPEX-aligned manufacturing developments while enhancing safety, delivery, quality, and cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Industrial Engineering (IE) management within large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and productivity improvement methodologies.
• Excellent data analysis skills and systematic problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to independently lead and drive plant-wide efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Capable of defining clear operational excellence roadmaps and developing effective strategies to enhance plant productivity.

Responsibilities

• Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow and recommends methods and technology for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Imply independent judgment and acquired experience for executing moderately complex and non-routine assignments.
• Analyze and develop manufacturing processes to drive and follow up on targets (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost) at unit level through safe, innovative processes.
• Provide engineering service and advice to industrial engineering activities; design FLOW standards by using LEAN methodology, define production methods, technology, factory layout, line level layout, material replenishment and utilization.
• Define Process FMEA base of flow and leverage RPN reduction based on related actions tracked.
• Execute manufacturing development actions, CAPEX in line with global manufacturing strategy.
• Support NPCI and change management in unit.
• Drive Base Time Reduction as per target setting to improve productivity and analyze & control capacity based on MTM deployment.
• Understand client needs or technical specs, parts drawings, and other engineering data to develop new techniques and estimate time requirements and total cost of projects.
• Leverage Lean Engagement and Digital Thinking & Acting as disruptive.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MTM deployment

Tools

MTM deployment

Job description

Purpose of the position (additional to role description) 工作目的（除了通力角色定义的其它职责）

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Industrial Engineer who can lead factory-wide productivity transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess extensive manufacturing IE experience, strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence, outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. This individual will be expected to identify productivity improvement opportunities, define strategic improvement roadmaps, and successfully deliver sustainable operational results across the plant.

Responsibilities and key activities required (additional to role description) 工作职责（除了通力角色定义的其它职责）

• Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow and recommends methods, technology for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.


• Imply independent judgment and acquired experience, for execute moderately complex and non-routine assignments.


• Analyze, develop Manufacturing processes to drive and following up Manufacturing targets (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost) and actions on unit level through safe, innovative and competitive processes


• Provide engineering service and advice to industrial engineering activities; design FLOW standards by suing LEAN methodology, define production methods, technology, factory layout, line level layout, material replenishment and material utilization.


• Define Process FMEA base of flow and leverage RPN reduction based on related actions taken as tracked.


• Execute Manufacturing development action, CAPEX in line with global manufacturing strategy


• Support NPCI and change management in unit


• Drive Base Time Reduction as per target setting to improve productivity and analyse & control capacity based on MTM deployment


• Understand specific client needs or technical specifications, parts drawings, and other engineering data to develop new techniques and estimate time requirements for each step and total cost of the project


• Leverage Lean Engagement and Digital Thinking & Acting as disruptive

Performance measures required in the position (additional to role description) 业务指标 （ 除了通力角色定义的其它指标）

• Productivity by Factory


• Base Time Reduction


• On Time Delivery to Project


• RPN Reduction


• OEE / Efficiency


• Hourly Rate

Other competences required in the position (additional to role description) 任职资格能力要求（除了通力角色定义以外的其它能力要求）

Competence & qualification requirements: Proven experience in Industrial Engineering (IE) management within large-scale manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and productivity improvement methodologies. Excellent data analysis skills and systematic problem-solving capabilities. Ability to independently lead and drive plant-wide efficiency improvement initiatives. Strong cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills. Capable of defining clear operational excellence roadmaps and developing effective strategies to enhance overall plant productivity and performance.

Professional Requirements:

• Knowledge & experience of industrial equipment and machinery


• Knowledge of common manufacturing methods and processes


• Knowledge of industrial engineering systems and tools


• Project management skills and experience


• Experience of construction industry and industrial relations management


• Understand the principles of Lean and Six Sigma

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.

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