Manufacturing Efficiency Expert

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia C01 Cochlear Limited (Australia) Full time

Cochlear Limited, a leading Australian company, is dedicated to helping people with hearing loss experience life's opportunities. As the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions, we're committed to delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers.

Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to join our team at our global headquarters in Macquarie University and Lane Cove site. This newly created role is a permanent full-time position that requires reviewing, recommending, and implementing methods, layouts, and resources in our manufacturing areas to improve efficiency and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct assessments of manufacturing areas to identify potential efficiency improvements
  • Record and maintain manufacturing process data, including cycle times and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Create visual maps of processes, such as Value Stream Maps and Spaghetti Maps
  • Suggest process and system improvements using Lean tools
  • Develop business cases for improvements, quantifying costs and benefits
  • Work with internal stakeholders to prioritize and direct continuous improvement activities
  • Define metrics or displays to assist manufacturing, such as visible schedules and first-pass yields
  • Design and implement efficient layouts for equipment, materials, and workspace
Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A minimum of 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
  • A strong passion for continuous improvement
  • The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to support process improvements and drive growth in our manufacturing operations. You'll have:

  • The influence to make a significant impact on our manufacturing processes
  • A great career progression opportunity
  • Direct involvement with various internal stakeholders globally
  • On-site parking and annual leave loading
About Cochlear Limited

We value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees. We aim to create a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realize their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements and are open to conversations about what flexibility means for you.



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