Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job description

**The Opportunity** The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive Lean, ITM, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the plant. The role requires hands-on experience in daily management, KPIs, problem solving, VSM, 5S, S&OP support, inventory & supply-in improvement, leadership standard work, and manufacturing performance enhancement. **How You’ll Make An Impact** - Lead implementation and maturity progression of ITM Essentials across KPIs, Daily Management, Problem Solving, VSM, S&OP, 5S & Visual Management. - Drive Tiered Accountability (Tier 1–3) ensuring SQDIC KPIs are reviewed, escalated, and improved systematically. Facilitate Gemba walks, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving (A3) for top operational issues. - Support Strategy Deployment through X-Matrix, Bowling Charts, and Annual Improvement Planning. Implement 5S framework across assembly, fabrication, office, and shared service areas. - Execute Value Stream Mapping for key product families and information flow; identify waste and drive actions. - Improve S&OP maturity by supporting capacity visibility, constraint management, demand-supply alignment. Optimize Inventory & Supply-in processes—ABC/XYZ classification, stock accuracy, replenishment, supplier OTD & LT analysis. - Develop and sustain Leadership Standard Work for functional leaders and supervisors. Coordinate CI governance, audits, follow-up mechanisms, and maturity assessments for ITM pillars. - Drive manufacturing excellence with focus on Standard Work, Takt-Time, Line Balancing, Productivity, Leakages & Efficiency. - Lead the implementation of Digital Production Systems, including digital work instructions, digital checklists, and mobile-enabled shopfloor reporting. - Drive digitization of Quality processes, such as digital QMS, e-logbooks, real-time defect capture tools, and automated traceability dashboards. - Champion Industry 4.0 pilots (machine data connectivity, IoT sensors, predictive maintenance dashboards, automated alerts). - Develop and roll out Digital Skills Training for Production and Quality teams, including: Use of digital work instructions & e-forms; Power BI basics for supervisors and line leaders; Training on digital QMS & electronic checklists; Conduct structured capability-building programs on: Lean Basics for Production Teams; Quality Tools (8D, RCA, QC Tools) - Digital daily management boards and digital SQDIC review cadence. Coach frontline leaders on adopting digital workflows, digital Gemba, and mobile-first reporting. - Establish a structured Skill Certification Ladder for Production & Quality personnel (Basic → Advanced → Expert). - Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. - Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. **Your background** - B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field. - 5–7 years of experience in Continuous Improvement / Lean / Industrial Engineering roles. - Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing projects and ITM maturity assessments. - Experience in SAP, ERP-based planning, and performance tracking tools (Power BI preferred). Lean six sigma Green belt preferred - Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, SMED, VSM, Problem Solving (A3), Gemba, Daily Management. - Experience in KPI deployment and performance management aligned with SQDIC framework. - Familiarity with Strategy Deployment, X-Matrix, and Hoshin Kanri methods. - Ability to interpret manufacturing data: Standard Time, Efficiency, Line Balancing, Routing. - Understanding of S&OP, capacity planning, demand forecasting, inventory management principles. - Ability to coach cross-functional teams, conduct workshops, and build CI culture. - Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. - Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required Publication date : 2026-02-27