Engineer - Lean
Core
Lead and facilitate Lean and Continuous Improvement programs across manufacturing plants to drive operational efficiency and sustainable mining practices.
Role type
Senior Lean Program Facilitator / Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
Operational efficiency improvements, sustainable mining processes, and a continuous improvement culture within Weir Minerals India plants.
Domain
Mining technology / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Toyota Production System (TPS), Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Poka-yoke, Standardization of work methods, KPI monitoring and reporting, Audit and compliance support
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, experience in automotive/aerospace/rubber manufacturing, exposure to AI applications in manufacturing
Technologies
Lean tools, Value Stream Mapping software, KPI dashboards
Responsibilities
Organize kaizen events and coordinate value stream mapping; Monitor and report on Lean KPIs (WINS, 6S, Kaizens); Deliver Lean training to upskill teams; Coordinate implementation of process improvements (TPM, setup reduction); Support Lean audits and continuous improvement assessments; Demonstrate commitment to safety behaviors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC