Manufacturing Engineer

Nidec Power; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Power in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Assistant/ Deputy Manager to lead cross-functional teams focused on optimizing production efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. You will drive lean initiatives, automate processes, manage projects from concept to implementation, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor engineers, oversee NPI programs, manage budgets, and collaborate with design, production, quality and supply chain to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing software.
• Fluent in English and Kannada; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to optimize production focusing on efficiency, quality and cost reduction.
• Develop, automate and refine manufacturing processes, workflows and layouts.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering projects from concept to implementation, including NPI and cost-reduction programs.
• Ensure processes meet quality, EH&S and regulatory standards; support continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on equipment selection, tooling design and process controls.
• Collaborate with design, production, quality and supply chain to align engineering with business goals.
• Manage departmental budgets and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical ability

Communication

ERP/MES systems

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineering Asst/Dy. Manager, you will lead teams to optimize production, focusing on efficiency, quality and cost reduction by developing or automating processes, managing projects, driving lean initiatives, overseeing equipment/tooling, and ensuring safety/compliance, collaborating cross-functionally with design, production, and quality, and mentoring engineers to achieve operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

• Process Optimization: Develop, implement, automate and refine manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts for improved efficiency, productivity and waste reduction (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Project Management: Oversee manufacturing engineering projects, from concept to implementation, including capital investments, new product introductions (NPI) and cost-reduction programs, ensuring they meet budget and timelines.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all processes meet stringent quality, safety (EH&S), and regulatory standards, supporting failure analysis and continuous improvement.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, tooling design, process controls, and advanced analytical tools (data analysis, modelling).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, production, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate engineering solutions with overall business goals.
• Budget & Strategy: Contribute to strategic planning, manage departmental budgets, and develop business cases for new technologies or improvements

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing software
• Language(s) & level: Fluent in English and Kannada
• Manufacturing workshop and line set up & qualifications on time.
• On time delivery and maintain global standard quality system.
• Adhere to statutory compliances & safety in the shop floor practices.
• Improve productivity and OEE.
• Capex Management.
• Build strong performance culture among the employees and develop talents.

Independently handling the MED activities for minimum 6-8 years and wide experience in manufacturing and production process are preferred from rotating equipment industry .

External & Internal Relationships:

External: Customers, Suppliers, Vendors, Government officials (need based) and Project heads.

Internal: Management team, cross functional/departments.

Travel Requirements:

Areas: Position is based at Corporate Office Bengaluru

Frequency: On regular intervals travel to NIAIPL entities and overseas on need basis.

Core Competencies: (Technical)

• Leadership and Management.
• Analytical ability and drive for Results.
• Knowledge on Six Sigma Tools, Lean Methodologies, TQM. Shopfloor systems and process.
• Product experience from Rotating machines manufacturing industries.
• Negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Leading and directing the Cross functional teams.

Core competencies (Job related)

• Technical Expertise.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Transparent, flexible and Open minded.
• Ability to work in cross functional and cultural team.
• Excellent presentation skill.
• Documentation and reporting.
• NEX5 Methodology, knowledge of QMS/EMS.
• Engagement skills, vision and expertise in continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.