Senior Industrial Engineer

Senior Industrial Engineer

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

Cochlear is looking for an Senior 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 Senior 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 newly created role is a permanent full-time role based in our global headquarters in Macquarie University and Lane Cove site.

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:

• 3+ years’ 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

Key Benefits:

• 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
• On-site parking
• Annual Leave Loading

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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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 

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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.