Head of Industrial Engineering
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About the Position
Head of Industrial Engineering
ZF is looking for a talented individual to join our team as the Head of Industrial Engineering. As the Head of Industrial Engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and implement Industrial Engineering (IE) strategies and initiatives across the product segment to support productivity, quality, cost optimization, manufacturing excellence, and capacity management objectives.
- Establish and implement industrial engineering methodologies, work measurement systems, process standards, and technical KPIs across manufacturing operations.
- Develop and execute capacity planning, footprint optimization, and productivity improvement strategies aligned with business demand and S&OP requirements.
- Monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing performance metrics including OEE, cycle time, labor productivity, resource utilization, and operational costs.
- Lead the industrialization of new products, production lines, automation solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies to support business growth and innovation.
- Manage capital investment, transformation, and industrialization projects, including business case development, CAPEX planning, Make-or-Buy studies, and project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, and operational excellence methodologies to deliver sustainable business results.
- Lead, develop, coach, and support industrial engineering teams while fostering collaboration, capability development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- 15-20 years of management experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations.
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing planning and industrialization.
- Experience implementing manufacturing technologies that improve operational performance.
- Experience leading productivity improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives with measurable business impact.
- Demonstrated expertise in CAPEX planning and project management.
- Experience managing complex industrialization projects in multinational environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts.
We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to shape the future of mobility.
- Professional growth and development.
About the Company
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
Location: Chennai, TN, India
Contact: Prabanand M K
Be part of our ZF team as Head of Industrial Engineering and apply now!
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