What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer - Logistics position at KPIT?
KPIT is reimagining the future of mobility, forging ahead with group companies and partners to shape a world that is cleaner, smarter, and safer.
With over 25 years of specialized expertise in Mobility, KPIT is accelerating the transformation towards Software and AI-Defined Vehicles through its advanced solutions, platforms, and products—propelled by mobility-infused AI frameworks, software craftsmanship, and systems integration mastery.
Vision in Motion
Fueled by 2000 vehicle production programs and powering 20 million vehicles on the road with KPIT software, our experience is unmatched. At the same time, we push boundaries, developing solutions that enable Mobility OEMs to innovate at speed and scale.
Responsibilities:
- Creation of standard work, process design, establishing standard times for direct labor, line balancing and operator requirement on the shop floor
- Responsible for setting up time standards in the assembly line workstations based on MOST/MODAPTS/MTM or any similar standards
- Support in setting time standards for indirect labor on the shop floor
- Establish Value Added content and Non-Value Added work content. Ability to work on NVA and reduce NVA and improve process time, improve ergonomics & eliminate waste in the assembly line/ station
- Develop station by station layout and establish part presentation for each operation
- Establish material routing & line side stock presentation
- Logistics layout mapping, parts mapping, route mapping
- Volume Analysis, Part level consumption Analysis, Part Categorization
- Prepare and maintain documents - PFEP database and relevant documentation
- Engagement in Daily Management system
- Collaborate with members of the Customer team to identify gaps to achieve area metrics
- Drive Continuous Improvement activities related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, & Productivity
- Engage with safety dept, maintenance, tool room, or external vendors to support improvements
- Follow up on implemented solutions to confirm effectiveness
- Participate in kaizen events related to logistics as identified
- Provide logistics support in various stages of Build along with shop floor co-ordination
- Support Validation of Kitting logic (Time, BOM Consumption, Model Option)
- Support packaging requirements making changes as needed
- Manage kitting system and generate kit sheets
Education Required:
- BS/MS in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering
Compensation and Benefits:
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
- MetLife – Dental and Vision plan.
- Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
- 401k with employer match.
- Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Holidays.
- Employee discounts and perks.
- Gym benefit.