IE & Operational Excellence Engineer

About the Job: This role is about building a high-performing manufacturing system from the ground up. You will be at the heart of developing and continuously improving our manufacturing operations using data, Industrial Engineering, Lean and problem-solving to optimize processes, improve productivity, eliminate waste, and establish world-class standards. You will be part of a benchmark CKD automotive manufacturing project, with the opportunity to contribute to building a manufacturing system that can set a benchmark for future operations. This is a hands-on, shop-floor role where you will turn problems into improvement opportunities and ideas into measurable results. Responsibilities: Optimize manufacturing processes across the factory Conduct time studies, SMV development, line balancing, Yamazumi, capacity & manpower planning. Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 7S, Standard Work & Continuous Improvement initiatives. Analyze manufacturing KPIs, identify losses, and develop improvement actions. Support production readiness, ramp-up, material flow, layout optimization, and MES readiness. Lead data-driven productivity and cost reduction projects. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other functions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & People performance. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 1-2 years of experience in Industrial Engineering (IE), Manufacturing Engineering, Lean, or OPEX; automotive experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of time studies, line balancing, Lean tools, and data analysis. Excellent Excel and analytical skills. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience with Power BI is a plus. Show more Show less