Engineering Excellence - AI & Digital Transformation Lead

• Company :Zydus Life Sciences
• Website of the company - https://www.zyduslife.com/zyduslife/
• Position :Assistant /Deputy Manager /Associate Manager
• Location : Ahmedabad Based Plant
• Department :Engineering Excellence
• Role - Engineering Excellence - AI & Digital Transformation Lead
• Experience : 10 to 15 Years
• Industry Preference: Pharma, Chemicals, FMCG, Process Manufacturing

We are looking for a highly experienced professional to lead Digital Transformation, Reliability Engineering, Applied Statistics, and Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role will act as a bridge between business operations and advanced digital technologies, driving measurable improvements in productivity, reliability, quality, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Lead Reliability Engineering programs focused on Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Asset Reliability Improvement, and Downtime Reduction.
• Identify business and operational challenges and transform them into AI, Digital, Automation, and Data Analytics solutions.
• Leverage Applied Statistics, Big Data Analytics, AI Tools, Python, R Studio, and Digital Dashboards to generate actionable business insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to accelerate digital transformation and operational performance improvements.
• Define and monitor KPIs, success metrics, and business cases for digital, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives.
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance productivity, reliability, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and build organizational capability in Reliability Engineering, Applied Statistics, AI Applications, Digital Technologies, and Data Analytics.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree / B.Pharm
• Master's Degree in Operations, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Management preferred

Required Skills :

• Applied Statistics , Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Digital Transformation , Data Analytics / Big Data Analytics , Reliability Engineering , Operational Excellence , Lean Manufacturing , TPM , Six Sigma , Industry 4.0

Preferred Skills :

• Predictive Maintenance , Condition Monitoring , Value Stream Mapping (VSM) , SMED , Asset Management , OEE Improvement , Digital Manufacturing

Preferred Candidate Profile :

• 10-15 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Digital Transformation.
• Strong expertise in AI, Digital Technologies, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, and Reliability Engineering.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital adoption and business transformation programs.
• Experience from Pharmaceutical, Chemical, FMCG, Food Processing, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Excellent stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.