Lean Process Improvement Leader - Global Engineering

Flowserve India Controls Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve India Controls Pvt Ltd seeks a Lean Leader for Global Engineering Processes & Procedures. You will shape and implement lean practices across 300+ engineers spanning 10 global teams and five product families, driving efficiency and collaboration.

Leading continuous improvement initiatives, you will develop unified workflows, mentor teams, and monitor KPIs to ensure measurable productivity gains and alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical/Industrial etc.).
• 5-10 years of lean process improvement experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven track record in lean practices and productivity gains.
• Strong understanding of global engineering processes and SIPOC.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a unified global framework for engineering processes.
• Establish SIPOC flows and value stream maps for each product family.
• Collaborate with global engineering leaders to foster continuous improvement.
• Document and streamline order engineering workflows for optimization.
• Train and mentor employees to enhance cross-team collaboration.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust lean strategies to meet targets.
• Stay updated on lean trends and apply them where appropriate.

Skills

Lean process improvement

SIPOC analysis

Value stream mapping

Global collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Six Sigma/Lean tools

Job description

Lean Leader Role Summary

As the Lean Leader for Global Engineering Processes & Procedures, you will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of lean practices to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and productivity among our 300+ engineers, spread across 10 global engineering teams working on five distinct product families.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a unified framework for global engineering processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision and goals.


• Establish world-class SIPOC flows and value stream maps for each business and product family, identifying areas for improvement and driving the elimination of non-value-added activities.


• Collaborate with global engineering leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and lean thinking across the organization.


• Document and streamline order engineering workflows, analyzing existing processes and identifying opportunities for optimization and synergy creation.


• Train and mentor employees to enhance cross-collaboration between product families and teams, enabling the sharing of best practices and knowledge transfer.


• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to lean initiatives, ensuring progress toward established targets and adjusting strategies as needed.


• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in lean methodologies, incorporating them into the organization's strategies where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical/Industrial Etc), a Master's degree is preferred.


• 5-10 years of experience in lean process improvement, with a focus on engineering and manufacturing environments.


• Proven track record in developing and implementing lean practices, driving continuous improvement, and achieving significant productivity gains.


• Strong understanding of global engineering processes, value stream mapping, and SIPOC analysis.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse teams and stakeholders.


• Ability to travel internationally as needed to collaborate with global engineering teams.


• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

Experience Level Senior Level