Change people's lives and we love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 50 medical device company and the market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.
The Opportunity Cochlear is looking for an 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 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 Cochlear Brisbane Operations site based in Newstead.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct assessment of all manufacturing areas for potential efficiency improvementsRecord and maintain manufacturing process data, including cycle times and OEEMap processes (including Value Stream Map, SIPOC and Spaghetti Map)Suggest process and system improvements through the application of Lean toolsBuild and present business cases for improvements quantifying cost and benefit of different optionsWork with internal stakeholders to prioritise and direct continuous improvement activitiesDefine metrics or displays that will assist manufacturing (visible schedule, first pass yield or others)Amend processes, storage locations, staff structure to promote efficient utilisationDraft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to promote maximum efficiencyAbout 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: Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated success applying Lean methodologies and principlesKnowledge of Lean tools such as Pillar Charts and Value Stream MappingDemonstrate a strong passion for continuous improvementAble to work autonomously and as part of a teamA strong communicator, who is able to build positive stakeholder relationshipsAbility to work in Cochlear's Macquarie University and Lane Cove sitesIdeal: Experience scheduling a manufacturing environmentAbility to convert plan to business requirements (labour and machine)Ability to analyse and prioritise actions based on dataThis 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 and direct involvement with various internal stakeholders globally.
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.
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