INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a fixed-term Industrial Engineer for its Swindon Site. The role involves analyzing manufacturing processes, improving efficiencies, and ensuring safety practices are maintained. Candidates should have an engineering background and strong data analysis skills to support the organization's operational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Engineering, with a degree being advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of OEE, TACT Time,Value Stream Mapping and Time and Motion Studies.
• Flexibility to work between an Office and Factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Measure equipment throughputs and changeover times.
• Carry out analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Complete time and motion studies and workflow simulations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Manufacturing Knowledge

Lean Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MRP Systems

SAP Systems

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Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding or assembly related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes which may include the optimization and standardization of stamping / molding / assembly or other processes within the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP’s) and advise plants on tool and machine duplications / corrections / improvements. They design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They act as interface between engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.

What your background should look like:

Working across 5 value streams and covering approximately 180 Manufacturing Machines running on a 24/5 basis, we are looking for a fixed-term Industrial Engineer to support the Swindon Site.

Responsibilities

1. Measure equipment throughputs and changeover times against standards, and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Data Management and Finance to carry out necessary updates across a broad product portfolio.
2. Carry out analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement to drive overall productivity, maximising capacity, and reduction of waste.
3. Complete time and motion studies, workflow simulations, Value Stream Mapping, and TACT time calculations for key product lines to design improvements.
4. Measure and present business performance through OEE, Labour Efficiency and Schedule Adherence.
5. Ensure all activities are carried out safely, safe working practices are always maintained, and any additional hazards correctly identified and reported in an expedient timeframe.
6. Support the Technical, Planning and Production managers through regular communication of project plans, ideas, and delivery.
7. Review of current Standard Operating Procedures and providing updates to drive standardization and repeatability.

Skills and Knowledge

1. Strong background in Engineering, with Degree being advantageous.
2. An inquisitive mind with the ability to question and challenge the norm.
3. Understanding of Manufacturing and Lean Methodologies.
4. Ability to work and communicate effectively with Operators and Operations Managers.
5. Flexibility to work between an Office and Factory setting; with bias to the latter.
6. Strong Data Analysis Skills.
7. Demonstrable experience of calculating OEE, TACT Time, Value Stream Mapping and Time and Motion Studies.
8. Understanding of MRP and SAP Systems.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork