Executive Engineer – Manufacturing Analytics

Job Title: Executive Engineer – Manufacturing Analytics (Smart Manufacturing)

Function: Digital Analytics Group

Location: Vadodara

Job Purpose:

The role is part of the Digital Analytics Group focused on executing and supporting Manufacturing Analytics initiatives under the Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) umbrella. The selected candidate will contribute to driving digital transformation across plants, with a focus on industrial data integration, analytics, and emerging digital technologies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the Manager to execute the Digital & Analytics roadmap focused on Smart Manufacturing initiatives.

· Provide program support including project tracking, budgeting, and benefit realization aligned with the overall digital strategy.

· Identify, conceptualize, and execute digital transformation opportunities across manufacturing operations using technologies like IoT, cloud, analytics, and AI/ML.

· Work with plant teams, functional SMEs, and support staff to translate business challenges into digital use cases.

· Liaise with external vendors and partners to ensure timely delivery and support for analytics and digital projects.

· Stay current with digital trends, tools, and technologies relevant to manufacturing and operations.

· Foster a culture of innovation and digital thinking across teams.

· Support data-driven decision-making by transforming proof-of-concept models into scalable solutions.

Functional Competencies:

· 3–5 years of experience in Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 in a manufacturing environment.

· Strong understanding of operational technologies (OT) including DCS, PLC, sensors, communication protocols, and IT-OT integration.

· Exposure to industrial IoT platforms, data historians, MES systems, and real-time data acquisition.

· Experience with cloud or hybrid cloud analytics platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

· Basic understanding of analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.

· Familiarity with programming/scripting tools (Python, SQL), big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop), and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

· Ability to work in agile, iterative environments and manage multiple priorities.

· Strong business acumen with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex data.

· Capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Behavioral Competencies:

· Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management abilities.

· Curious and self-driven with a continuous learning orientation.

· Ability to work independently as well as part of cross-functional teams.

· Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

B.E. / M.E. in Instrumentation, Chemical, Process, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Operations.
Candidates with relevant postgraduate certifications will be preferred.

Preferred Certifications / Trainings:

Training or Certification in:

• IoT & Industrial Automation
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Data Analytics / Statistical Analysis
• Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Python / SQL

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹750,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person