Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

MillerKnoll; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Manager - Manufacturing Engineering at its Bidadi Factory in India. The role leads manufacturing engineering activities to support new product introductions, localization projects, and continuous improvement with a focus on automation and efficiency.

You will collaborate across Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Procurement while driving kaizen and Lean initiatives to reduce cost and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing or related engineering.
• 8–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Exposure to Lean tools and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product introductions and ensure readiness for product launches.
• Drive localization initiatives and support development of locally sourced components and materials.
• Lead automation and digitization projects to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and sustain standardized manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through process improvements and value engineering.
• Manage capital expenditure projects including machinery, tooling, and production equipment.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives using Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, and related tools.

Skills

OEE

5S

Problem solving

FMEA

Line balancing

BOM basics

Cycle time reduction

Ergonomic studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing or related Engineering

Job description

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Report to Production Manager

Location: MillerKnoll Bidadi Factory

General Purpose

The Manager - Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering activities to support new product introductions, localization projects, process optimization, automation, cost reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product introductions (NPI) and ensure manufacturing readiness for successful product launches.
• Drive localization initiatives and support development and implementation of locally sourced components and materials.
• Lead automation and digitization projects to improve productivity, reduce labor dependency, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and best practices.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through process improvements, waste elimination, and value engineering.
• Manage capital expenditure projects including machinery, tooling, fixtures, conveyors, storage systems, and production equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives using Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, and other operational excellence tools.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Procurement teams to achieve business objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, and process-related issues.
• Establish and monitor manufacturing KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve process capability, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and mentor manufacturing engineers, facilitators, and technical teams through coaching and capability-building programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with MillerKnoll values.
• Lead strategic projects and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Leadership Team.

Must have technical skills:

Exposer to Lean tools like OEE, 5S, problem solving, FMEA process, line balancing, line design- basic knowledge, cycle time reduction, Ergonomic studies and basics of BOM structure.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline. 8-10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with 2-3 years in a leadership role.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking, Customer Focus, Building Effective Teams, Driving Results, Innovation, Change Management and Collaboration.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].