Sr Industrial Engineer

KPIT; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT is seeking an experienced Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to drive industrialization, planning, and optimization for complex assembly lines. You will work with automated equipment, robotics, and vision systems to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency while supporting new product introductions and change management.

The role requires developing standard times, line balancing, PFMEA, and control plans, with a focus on Workforce planning and ergonomic analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MS/M.Tech) in a relevant engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum 5- 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish standard times, manpower projections, line balancing, and standard work element sheets for manufacturing operations.
• Conduct work measurement studies and classify activities as Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA).
• Develop, optimize, and improve workstations in accordance with PFMEA recommendations, Control Plans, and process improvement initiatives.
• Create detailed workstation layouts, assembly cell layouts, and manufacturing line layouts.
• Define and document manufacturing processes for new, modified, or relocated production lines.
• Perform line balancing and determine workforce allocation requirements following process changes and modifications.
• Conduct 3M (Muda, Muri, Mura) analysis and ergonomic assessments using Yamazumi Charts.
• Identify and implement productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations.
• Develop training materials and work instructions related to process, product, equipment, and manufacturing changes.
• Evaluate tooling, fixture, gauge, and equipment requirements and provide recommendations for manufacturing improvements.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), including assessment of impacts on standard times and production processes.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop detailed layouts for equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing manufacturing plans, operator work content, machine capability requirements, and quality verification processes.
• Lead capacity planning and capital expenditure forecasting activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Tool Sheets, and Job Instructions.
• Provide technical support to production across multiple shifts and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project updates for stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time Studies

Work Measurement

Standard Work

Line Balancing

Manpower Planning

Capacity Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

PFMEA

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Ergonomic Analysis

Yamazumi Charts

Process Mapping

Workflow Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree (MS/M.Tech) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

KPIT is a global technology company with software solutions that will help mobility leapfrog towards autonomous, clean, smart and connected future. With 10000+ Automobelievers across the globe, specializing in embedded software, AI & Digital solutions, KPIT enables customers accelerate implementation of next generation mobility technologies. With development centers in Europe, Americas, Japan, China, Thailand and India – KPIT works with leaders in mobility and is present where the ecosystem is transforming.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer to drive industrialization, manufacturing planning, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes for complex assembly operations utilizing automated assembly equipment, robotics, vision systems, and conveyor-based manufacturing systems. This role will focus on enhancing productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency while supporting new product introductions and manufacturing change management activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish standard times, manpower projections, line balancing, and standard work element sheets for manufacturing operations.
• Conduct work measurement studies and classify activities as Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA).
• Develop, optimize, and improve workstations in accordance with PFMEA recommendations, Control Plans, and process improvement initiatives.
• Create detailed workstation layouts, assembly cell layouts, and manufacturing line layouts.
• Define and document manufacturing processes for new, modified, or relocated production lines.
• Perform line balancing and determine workforce allocation requirements following process changes and modifications.
• Conduct 3M (Muda, Muri, Mura) analysis and ergonomic assessments using Yamazumi Charts.
• Identify and implement productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations.
• Develop training materials and work instructions related to process, product, equipment, and manufacturing changes.
• Evaluate tooling, fixture, gauge, and equipment requirements and provide recommendations for manufacturing improvements.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), including assessment of impacts on standard times and production processes.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop detailed layouts for equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing manufacturing plans, operator work content, machine capability requirements, and quality verification processes.
• Lead capacity planning and capital expenditure forecasting activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Tool Sheets, and Job Instructions.
• Provide technical support to production across multiple shifts and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project updates for stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MS/M.Tech) in a relevant engineering field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5- 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• Time Studies and Work Measurement
• Standard Work Development
• Line Balancing and Manpower Planning
• Capacity Planning and Workforce Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• PFMEA and Control Plans
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Ergonomic Analysis and Yamazumi Charts
• Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization