Engineer/Senior Engineer-Manufacturing Solutions

Location: Chennai, India

***Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2025, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.2 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.***

**Job Title**: Engineer/Senior Engineer-Manufacturing Solutions

As an **Industrial Engineer at KONE**, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing production methods to improve flow, productivity, safety, quality, and overall manufacturing performance. You will bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing optimization and **Industry 4.0 digitalization**, utilizing data-driven analysis to eliminate waste, execute capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, and implement new products seamlessly into the production line.

**Key Skills**

Lean Manufacturing, Digitalization, Project Management, Auto cad, IoT 4.0, Cutting edge technologies

**Are you the one?**

• **Bachelor’s degree** in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• **4 to 7 years** of professional experience in manufacturing development, industrial engineering, or production optimization roles.
• Proven experience working within a heavy manufacturing, assembly, or industrial machinery environment (elevator/escalator industry experience is a major plus)

• **Lean & Quality Methodologies:** Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
• **CAD & Modeling Software:** Basic to advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (for factory layout designs) and familiarity with 3D modeling tools like PTC Creo or SolidWorks.

• Good problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills to collaborate across global teams

**What will you be doing?**

• **Process Optimization & Layout Design:** Design FLOW standards utilizing LEAN manufacturing methodologies. Define production methods, optimize factory and line layouts, and establish efficient material replenishment and utilization strategies.
• **Data-Driven Performance Management:** Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, evaluate factory KPIs, and drive continuous improvement targets across **Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, and Cost (SDQPC)**.
• **Industry 4.0 & Digitalization:** Identify, recommend, and drive the implementation of digital solutions and smart automation onto the shop floor and factory processes.
• **Project Execution:** Lead and execute manufacturing development projects aligned with KONE’s global manufacturing strategy and project development portfolio.
• **Operations Workflow Studies:** Conduct time and motion studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to determine the most efficient sequence of operations.

• **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Support daily factory management and collaborate closely with global development teams, quality assurance, and other KONE manufacturing units to scale best practices

**What do we offer?**

· Career progression and opportunities within a global organization

· Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

· Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry.

*At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.*

*At KONE, we believe in fair and competitive pay that recognizes performance and supports employee engagement. Our approach covers a comprehensive total rewards package, including both financial and non-financial benefits. We are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion.*

Read more on [*https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html*](https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html)

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.