Senior industrial engineer

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Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • Design • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads factory-wide productivity and operational excellence initiatives. Analyzes workflows, manufacturing processes, layouts, capacity, and material utilization; applies Lean and Six Sigma methods to reduce base time, improve OEE, and lower process risk. Develops manufacturing strategies, process standards, FMEAs, CAPEX initiatives, and improvement roadmaps while coordinating cross-functional teams and tracking safety, delivery, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

"Purpose of the position (additional to role description)

工作目的(除了通力角色定义的其它职责)"                                                        

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Industrial Engineer who can lead factory-wide productivity transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess extensive manufacturing IE experience, strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence, outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. This individual will be expected to identify productivity improvement opportunities, define strategic improvement roadmaps, and successfully deliver sustainable operational results across the plant.

                                                                                           

"Responsibilities and key activities required (additional to role description)

工作职责(除了通力角色定义的其它职责)"                                                                         

"• Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow and recommends methods, technology for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.

• Imply independent judgment and acquired experience, for execute moderately complex and non-routine assignments.

• Analyze, develop Manufacturing processes to drive and following up Manufacturing targets (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost) and actions on unit level through safe, innovative and competitive processes

• Provide engineering service and advice to industrial engineering activities; design FLOW standards by suing LEAN methodology, define production methods, technology, factory layout, line level layout, material replenishment and material utilization.

• Define Process FMEA base of flow and leverage RPN reduction based on related actions taken as tracked.

• Execute Manufacturing development action, CAPEX in line with global manufacturing strategy

• Support NPCI and change management in unit

• Drive Base Time Reduction as per target setting to improve productivity and analyse & control capacity based on MTM deployment

• Understand specific client needs or technical specifications, parts drawings, and other engineering data to develop new techniques and estimate time requirements for each step and total cost of the project

• Leverage Lean Engagement and Digital Thinking & Acting as disruptive

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"Performance measures required in the position (additional to role description)

业务指标 ( 除了通力角色定义的其它指标)"                                                                                                      

"1. Productivity by Factory

2. Base Time Reduction

3. On Time Delivery to Project

4. RPN Reduction

5. OEE / Efficiency

6. Hourly Rate

"                                                                                                  

                                                                  

"Other competences required in the position (additional to role description)

任职资格能力要求(除了通力角色定义以外的其它能力要求)"                                                                                                        

"Competence & qualification requirements:

Proven experience in Industrial Engineering (IE) management within large-scale manufacturing environments.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and productivity improvement methodologies.

 Excellent data analysis skills and systematic problem-solving capabilities.

 Ability to independently lead and drive plant-wide efficiency improvement initiatives.

Strong cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

 Capable of defining clear operational excellence roadmaps and developing effective strategies to enhance overall plant productivity and performance.


Professional Requirements:

• Knowledge & experience of industrial equipment and machinery

• Knowledge of common manufacturing methods and processes

• Knowledge of industrial engineering systems and tools

• Project management skills and experience

• Experience of construction industry and industrial relations management

• Understand the principles of Lean and Six Sigma"        

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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in industrial engineering management within large-scale manufacturing environments
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and productivity improvement methodologies
  • Excellent data analysis and systematic problem-solving skills
  • Ability to independently lead plant-wide efficiency improvement initiatives
  • Strong cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
  • Ability to define operational excellence roadmaps and productivity strategies
  • Knowledge and experience with industrial equipment and machinery
  • Knowledge of common manufacturing methods and processes
  • Knowledge of industrial engineering systems and tools
  • Project management skills and experience
  • Experience in the construction industry and industrial relations management
  • Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles

Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.

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The Company
HQ: Espoo
31,273 Employees
Year Founded: 1910

What We Do

At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

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