Industrial Engineer

Cochlear; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear is seeking an Industrial Engineer to review, recommend and implement methods, layouts and resources in manufacturing to improve efficiency and flexibility. The role focuses on resolving production issues in collaboration with the Manufacturing Manager and support staff.

It is a permanent full-time position at our Brisbane Operations site in Newstead. The successful candidate will assess manufacturing areas, map processes, apply Lean tools, build solid business cases and work with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success applying Lean methodologies and principles.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and techniques (Value Stream Mapping, Pillar Charts).
• Strong communication and stakeholder-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of all manufacturing areas for potential efficiency improvements.
• Record and maintain manufacturing process data, including cycle times and OEE.
• Map processes (including Value Stream Map, SIPOC and Spaghetti Map).
• Suggest process and system improvements through the application of Lean tools.
• Build and present business cases for improvements quantifying cost and benefit of different options.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prioritise and direct continuous improvement activities.
• Define metrics or displays that will assist manufacturing (visible schedule, first pass yield or others).
• Amend processes, storage locations, staff structure to promote efficient utilisation.

Tools

Pillar Charts

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

Cochlear is looking for an Industrial Engineer to review, recommend and implement methods, layouts and resources required in the manufacturing areas with the view of improving conditions, efficiency and flexibility.

The Industrial Engineer is also responsible for resolving production issues and problems as they arise in a collaborative effort with the Manufacturing Manager and all support staff.

This is a permanent full-time role based in our Cochlear Brisbane Operations site based in Newstead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessment of all manufacturing areas for potential efficiency improvements
• Record and maintain manufacturing process data, including cycle times and OEE
• Map processes (including Value Stream Map, SIPOC and Spaghetti Map)
• Suggest process and system improvements through the application of Lean tools
• Build and present business cases for improvements quantifying cost and benefit of different options
• Work with internal stakeholders to prioritise and direct continuous improvement activities
• Define metrics or displays that will assist manufacturing (visible schedule, first pass yield or others)
• Amend processes, storage locations, staff structure to promote efficient utilisation
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to promote maximum efficiency

About You:

As we grow our global operations, we are looking for people with highly specialised skills and capabilities who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Minimum:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success applying Lean methodologies and principles
• Knowledge of Lean tools such as Pillar Charts and Value Stream Mapping
• Demonstrate a strong passion for continuous improvement
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A strong communicator, who is able to build positive stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work in Cochlear's Macquarie University and Lane Cove sites

Ideal:

• Experience scheduling a manufacturing environment
• Ability to convert plan to business requirements (labour and machine)
• Ability to analyse and prioritise actions based on data
• This is a very influential role to support process and drive improvements to Cochlear's manufacturing in a significant growth stage for the company
• Great career progression
• Direct involvement with various internal stakeholders globally

How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com