Manufacturing engineer (M/F/D)

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

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to join our Swindon team. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise to support and enhance our production operations, while playing an integral role in advancing manufacturing efficiency across the facility.

Your New Role

• Provide day-to-day Engineering support to ensure process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes and controls to ensure safe, repeatable, capable and efficient production.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Planning, and technical functions to deliver operational objectives and improve value stream performance.
• Measure equipment throughput, cycle times, and changeover performance against established standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing Principles and best practices using tools such as Value Stream Maps, Time & Motion Studies, Operator Balance Charts and workflow analysis.
• Review and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive process standardisation, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Support capacity planning and resource optimisation through data-driven decision-making.

Your Ideal Background

• Hands-on experience in an Engineering role with strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes and production environments.
• HNC, HND or Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Time and Motion Studies, OEE Analysis, Takt Time Calculations and Process Flow Analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage at all levels.
• Experience in fast-paced production environments.Data-driven decision maker.