Senior IE and OpEx Engineer
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
What will you be doing?
The Industrial Engineer – Operational Excellence is responsible for analyzing and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization. This includes conducting time and motion studies, balancing manpower and machine capacity, performing capacity planning, and maintaining key production data within the ERP system.
The role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives through Lean methodologies, workflow optimization, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination. The incumbent will identify opportunities to enhance throughput, improve operational performance, and establish standard work processes to ensure consistency in quality and productivity.
Working closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, HSE, and Operations, the Industrial Engineer will support factory layout planning, manufacturing cell design, material flow improvements, and business process enhancements. The role also ensures compliance with HSE, sustainability, and energy policies while supporting the site's growth and operational excellence objectives.
What will you need to be successful?
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, with 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and AutoCAD is required, along with knowledge of time study methodologies such as MTM, MODAPTS, and MOST.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles, with the ability to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills are essential for success in the role.
The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment and support operational excellence initiatives. Occasional travel may be required, with travel expectations of less than 10%.
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Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account , Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in the medical device industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Visio
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience maintaining production data within an ERP system
- Knowledge of time study methodologies (MTM, MODAPTS, MOST)
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles
- Ability to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%)
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
Smith & Nephew Insights
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
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