Junior Industrial Engineer

Job Summary: (GARMENT MFG EXPERIENCE REQD)

We are looking for a Junior Industrial Engineer to support productivity, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives in our woven and denim garment manufacturing facility. The role requires hands-on shop-floor involvement and basic expertise in work study, SMV setting, line balancing, and Lean manufacturing, working closely with senior IE and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Productivity & Line Efficiency

• Assist in time & motion studies and accurate SMV calculations for woven and denim styles
• Support line balancing to improve manpower and machine utilization
• Monitor line efficiency, output, and operator productivity
• Prepare daily production and efficiency reports and highlight gaps

Process & Style Support

• Support process analysis across cutting, sewing, washing, finishing, and packing
• Assist in handling heavy fabrics, multi-operation styles, and complex constructions
• Participate in pilot runs and style engineering before bulk production

Planning & Cost Support

• Assist in manpower planning and capacity studies
• Identify bottlenecks, idle time, and rework points on the shop floor
• Support cost control initiatives and basic productivity improvement actions

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Support implementation of Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction
• Assist in improving workstation layout, material flow, and ergonomics

Training & Coordination

• Support training of operators and supervisors on standard methods and best practices
• Help document SOPs and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate with production, quality, planning, and maintenance teams

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Improvement in line efficiency
• Accuracy of SMV and work study data
• Productivity per operator
• Reduction in idle time and line losses
• Adherence to production plans

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in woven or denim garment manufacturing
• Hands-on exposure to work study, SMV calculation, and line balancing
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Proficiency in MS Excel

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and coordination abilities
• Willingness to work independently on the shop floor
• Data-driven and improvement-oriented mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person