Lean Manufacturing Engineer—Efficiency & Quality Catalyst

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Swindon seeks a motivated Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to strengthen production operations and drive efficiency. You will apply hands-on engineering expertise to stabilise processes, enhance quality, and champion continuous improvement across the value stream.

The role requires strong problem-solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a data-driven mindset to optimise cycle times and capacity planning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• HNC, HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Time and Motion Studies, OEE Analysis, Taktt Time calculations and Process Flow Analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels.
• Data-driven decision making in fast-paced production settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to ensure process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes and controls for safe, repeatable and efficient production.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Planning and technical functions to improve value stream performance.
• Measure equipment throughput, cycle times and changeover performance against standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives using tools like Value Stream Maps and Time & Motion Studies.
• Review and improve SOPs to drive standardisation and operational excellence.
• Support capacity planning and resource optimisation through data-driven decisions.

Skills

Engineering experience

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Time and Motion Studies

OEE Analysis

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

TE Connectivity in Swindon seeks a motivated Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to strengthen production operations and drive efficiency. You will apply hands-on engineering expertise to stabilise processes, enhance quality, and champion continuous improvement across the value stream.

The role requires strong problem-solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a data-driven mindset to optimise cycle times and capacity planning in a fast-paced environment.