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About this Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Solutions role at KONE

KONE · Onsite · Chennai

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to ‘Deliver the best people flow experience’. As a global leader, we provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.
 

Job Title – Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Solutions

Job Location – Chennai, India

Reports to Senior Manager - Manufacturing Solutions

Purpose of the Role

The Manufacturing Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality products. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production & Quality, to develop and improve processes that meet both customer and company requirements.

Are you the One?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering
  • 5 to 8 years of experience at TIER 1 Automotive/ OEM Automotive / Elevator & Escalator Industry and other Equivalent industries
  • Expertise in Automation, Assembly Machines, PLC / HMI, Robotics
  • Good knowledge in AUTO CAD & other simulation software knowledge
  • Strong problem-solving and good communication skills.
  • Exposure to ISO, IATF16949, Six Sigma and APQP knowledge.
  • Good Presentation skill with logical thinking.
  • Certification in MTM & Ergonomics study

What will you be doing?

  • Lead development, validation, and roll-out of manufacturing processes as per internal and customer standards.
  • Drive automation initiatives from concept design to till line handover for routine management.
  • High knowledge in Work Instruction, PFMEA, Control Plans and other process documentation.
  • Lead feasibility studies, line layout design, cycle time optimization, and cost-down initiatives.
  • Drive the factory productivity & efficiency through Lean and digital manufacturing tools.
  • Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for process, automation, and maintenance initiatives.
  • Familiarity with APQP Process, Pre & Post acceptance processes with document knowledge.
  • Knowledge in MES process


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
  • You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded


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.

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

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About KONE

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.

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