Manufacturing Engineer

LT Foods Americas is part of LT Foods Ltd., which is a leading Indian-origin global FMCG company in the consumer food space. It is a leading player globally in the specialty rice and rice-based foods business for more than last 70 years. The company delivers the finest quality and taste experiences in more than 80 countries across India, the U.S., U.K., Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and the Rest of the World.

The company’s flagship brands include DAAWAT®, one of India’s most loved and consumed Basmati brands, Royal®, which is North America’s most loved brand and many more. The company is proudly expanding into the future food preferences of millennia ls by offering organic food in global markets and supplying organic food-ingredients to leading businesses. The company is committed to nurturing the goodness of food for people, the community and the planet.

This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated and semi‑automated manufacturing processes at LT Foods Americas
. The position blends hands‑on engineering with strategic problem solving—identifying opportunities for automation, enhancing existing lines for safety, quality, cost, and ergonomics, and troubleshooting equipment and process issues. You will manage projects from concept through design, fabrication, installation, documentation, and training, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to support efficient, reliable operations and future growth.

• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution activities.
• Coordinate engineering tasks across cross-functional teams
• Review and manage technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Track project progress, risks, and action items; report status to stakeholders
• Assist with procurement of equipment, materials, and services
• Identify, design, and implement new automated processes within manufacturing.
• Develop or enhance processes and layouts to improve capability, yield, ergonomics, safety, reliability, and quality.
• Analyze existing operations and implement improvements that reduce cost through better manufacturability, efficiency, simplification, and standardization.
• Troubleshoot equipment, facility, process, product, and quality issues and develop effective solutions.
• Maintain reliable, punctual, and consistent attendance to meet departmental and organizational needs.
• Perform all essential duties effectively and according to established expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, attend safety trainings, and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member, give and receive feedback, and treat colleagues with respect.
• Take ownership of tasks, communicate project status, and demonstrate accountability.
• Adhere to department quality standards and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Demonstrate and uphold LT Foods Americas’ company culture and core values.
• Understand departmental KPIs and contribute to achieving team and individual targets.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation
• Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Robust experience in successful implementation of Capex projects
• Proficiency in 2D/3D design for automated equipment using AutoCAD or Solid Works
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create/edit documentation, spreadsheets, presentations, and schedules.
• Strong ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated adaptability, creativity, attention to detail, and results‑oriented problem solving.