Job Overview

The Industrial Engineer – Continuous Improvement (CI) drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through data-driven process standardization, optimization, and lean implementation. This role partners with the Continuous Improvement Manager to execute site priorities by advancing a lean culture, improving flow, eliminating waste, and sustaining standard work and daily management across the Fairview and Arden sites.

This position supports the deployment and advancement of TE Operating Advantage (TEOA)—TE Connectivity’s flagship continuous improvement system, by collaborating cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, facilities and leadership to analyze processes, improve performance, and deliver sustainable results.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Job Requirements

• Process Standardization, Optimization & Throughput Improvement

  • Support standard work across the organization
  • Lead value stream mapping to identify waste and improvement opportunities
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve flow and output
  • Support capacity analysis, labor modeling, and throughput improvements
  • Perform time studies, work sampling, and line balancing
  • Drive measurable improvements in cycle time, throughput, and labor efficiency
  • Optimize process layouts and material/information flow
  • Sustain improvements through standards, visual controls, and team engagement

  Daily Management & Tier System Support

  • Support tiered accountability with accurate, actionable data
  • Translate escalations into structured problem-solving actions and solutions
  • Track and drive timely closure of operational issues (owner, due date, impact)
  • Ensure alignment between production floor execution and leadership priorities

  5S & Visual Workplace Implementation

  • Support 5S audits and recovery of low-performing areas
  • Implement visual controls (shadow boards, layouts, standards)
  • Partner with functional leaders to sustain workplace organization and discipline

  Continuous Improvement Execution

  • Facilitate Gemba, coach kaizen events and structured problem solving
  • Lead implementation of improvement ideas
  • Convert improvement ideas into practical actions and implemented solutions
  • Identify improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives

  Data Analysis & Performance Tracking

  • Develop and maintain reports (Excel, Power BI, Power Automate and similar tools)
  • Analyze KPIs such as 5S scores, throughput, FPY, scrap, and labor efficiency
  • Provide insights that drive action and decision-making at tiered meetings

  Training & Capability Building

  • Train teams on TEOA Novice/continuous improvement methodologies and tools
  • Support onboarding and certification of employees to defined standards
  • Coach problem-solving discipline (e.g., 5 Why, root cause analysis)

  Prioritizes efforts based on business priorities and CI Manager direction

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and working knowledge of lean principles and application (e.g., value stream mapping, standard work, waste elimination, kaizen)
• Experience conducting time studies, line balancing, or basic capacity analysis
• Experience with lean tools (e.g., 5S, Kanban, SMED, visual management, TPM)
• Strong process and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Minitab, Visio
• Ability to work hands-on on the production floor and drive implementation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not Required but is a Plus)

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing
• Exposure to Visio and ERP systems (e.g., SAP routing, BOMs)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Practical experience with TEOA / Toyota Production System
• Experience implementing daily management systems (tier meetings, visual boards)
• Project management experience
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout/workplace design

CRITICAL SUCCESS BEHAVIORS

• Execution-focused: Delivers results, not just analysis
• Floor-oriented: Engages directly with operations
• Ownership mindset: Drives actions to closure
• Data-driven: Uses facts to drive decisions
• Simple communicator: Translates complex problems into clear actions

Competencies