AME Manager

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Position Summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a highly driven and technically strong Assistant Manager / Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to lead strategic manufacturing transformation initiatives across India Operations. The role will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through plant footprint optimization, new product introduction (NPI), productivity enhancement, Industry 4.0 deployment, automation, lean transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The incumbent will play a key role in enhancing Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) performance while supporting the operational requirements of a mixed manufacturing environment involving Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Make-to-Order (MTO), Assemble-to-Order (ATO), and Make-to-Stock (MTS) product families.

The ideal candidate should possess strong project management capabilities, deep lean manufacturing expertise, digital manufacturing knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills to collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and Global Manufacturing teams.

Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Experience

• 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or advanced manufacturing roles.
• Experience in Industrial Equipment, Compressor, Pumps, Material Handling, Capital Equipment, Process Equipment, Automotive Components, or Heavy Engineering industries preferred.
• Proven experience managing:
• Strategic manufacturing initiatives
• Factory footprint optimization projects
• Capacity expansion projects
• New Product Development
• Productivity and cost reduction programs
• Automation and digital manufacturing deployments

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity

• Lead manufacturing excellence initiatives aligned with business growth objectives.
• Drive improvements in OEE, labor productivity, throughput, capacity utilization, and plant efficiency.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through productivity projects, value engineering, automation, and process optimization.
• Develop and sustain continuous improvement culture across manufacturing operations.
• Establish best practices and standardized manufacturing systems.

Safety Leadership

• Champion a Zero Harm safety culture across manufacturing operations.
• Lead risk assessments, ergonomics improvements, safety kaizens, and hazard elimination projects.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS regulations and Ingersoll Rand safety standards.
• Integrate Safety-by-Design principles into manufacturing and process development initiatives.
• Energy regulations
• ISO Standards and regulations

Quality Improvement

• Lead defect reduction and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Drive PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Improvement, and Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) implementation.
• Support customer complaint reduction and internal quality improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to improve First Pass Yield and Cost of Poor Quality.

Strategic Projects & Factory Footprint

• Lead facility layout optimization and manufacturing footprint projects.
• Develop future-state manufacturing strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Plan and implement capacity expansion and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Drive material flow optimization and value stream redesign.

New Product Development

• Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams to ensure seamless product industrialization.
• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews for new products.
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, assembly methods, and validation plans.
• Ensure successful launch and ramp-up of new products within cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Industry 4.0 & Digital Manufacturing

• Lead deployment of Industry 4.0 initiatives across factories.
• Implement digital manufacturing solutions including:
• Industrial IoT
• Real-time production monitoring
• Smart factory applications
• Digital work instructions
• Connected manufacturing systems
• Predictive maintenance tools
• Manufacturing analytics platforms
• Leverage operational data to drive fact-based decision making.

AI and Advanced Analytics Applications

• Identify and deploy AI-driven manufacturing improvement opportunities.
• Utilize AI/ML solutions for:
• Predictive quality
• Predictive maintenance
• Production scheduling optimization
• Demand and capacity planning
• Process parameter optimization
• Computer vision-based inspection systems
• Energy optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with IT and Digital teams to develop scalable solutions.

Lean Transformation

• Drive Lean Manufacturing deployment across operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen, VSM, SMED, TPM, 5S, Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Flow Manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead waste elimination programs focused on:
• Transportation
• Inventory
• Motion
• Waiting
• Overprocessing
• Defects
• Overproduction
• Underutilized talent
• Build Lean capability across manufacturing teams.

Functional Competencies

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Lean Manufacturing
• Toyota Production System (TPS)
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• Standard Work
• SMED
• TPM
• Line Balancing
• Visual Management
• Problem Solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC)

Manufacturing Engineering

• Process Design
• Assembly Systems
• Facility Layout Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Industrial Engineering
• Material Flow Design
• Ergonomics
• Automation Integration

Digital Manufacturing

• Industry 4.0
• MES Systems
• IoT Platforms
• Digital Twin Applications
• Manufacturing Analytics
• Smart Factory Concepts
• AI/ML Manufacturing Applications

Project Management

• Capital Projects
• NPI Program Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Risk Management
• Change Management

Leadership Competencies

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
• Strategic thinking combined with execution excellence.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Growth mindset and continuous learning orientation.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Customer-centric approach.
• High ownership and accountability.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change.

Modern AME Traits Required for Future Manufacturing

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following next-generation AME capabilities:

Manufacturing Agility

• Ability to support mixed-mode manufacturing environments (ETO, MTO, ATO, MTS).
• Flexible manufacturing system design expertise.

Digital First Mindset

• Strong understanding of Smart Manufacturing and Connected Factory concepts.
• Ability to translate operational challenges into digital solutions.

Sustainability Focus

• Knowledge of energy efficiency initiatives.
• Waste reduction methodologies.
• Carbon footprint reduction projects.
• Sustainable manufacturing practices.

Systems Thinker

• Ability to optimize end-to-end value streams rather than isolated processes.
• Understanding of interconnected manufacturing and supply chain systems.

Innovation Leadership

• Adoption of emerging technologies such as:
• AI
• Computer Vision
• Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
• AMRs/AGVs
• Digital Twins
• Advanced Analytics
• Additive Manufacturing

Business Acumen

• Understanding of manufacturing P&L impact.
• Cost management and ROI assessment of engineering investments.
• Strategic alignment of manufacturing initiatives with business objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety Incident Rate Reduction
• OEE Improvement
• Productivity Improvement (%)
• Manufacturing Cost Reduction
• NPI Launch Effectiveness
• First Pass Yield Improvement
• Capacity Utilization Improvement
• Inventory Reduction
• Lead Time Reduction
• Floor Space Optimization
• Automation Savings Realization
• Industry 4.0 Project Adoption
• Employee Engagement in Continuous Improvement Programs

Preferred Candidate Profile

A hands-on manufacturing transformation leader with 12-15 years of experience who can successfully blend Lean Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, AI-enabled process improvements, NPI leadership, and strategic factory optimization to deliver sustainable operational excellence in a complex industrial equipment manufacturing environment. The individual must be a strong collaborator capable of influencing cross-functional teams while building a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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