Staff Industrial Engineer

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, and then creating and implementing solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you!   

Our Engineering team are looking for the right teammate to support the start-up of our first European manufacturing site in Athenry. As a Staff Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for developing optimal material flow from incoming, through warehouse, kitting, assembly and onto packaging with the application of Lean tools and continually monitor to ensure best possible manufacturing efficiency.  You will  be empowered to drive production stabilisation efforts across the organisation by applying lean methodologies and problem solving tools

Where you come in:

• You will develop optimal material flow from incoming, through warehouse, kitting, assembly and onto packaging with the application of Lean tools and continually monitor to ensure best possible manufacturing efficiency.
• You will develops implement, and evaluate business and engineering solutions to modify or improve existing production and processing methods (e.g., minimizing cycle time, elimination of redundant activities, assessing appropriate place to perform tasks, evaluating storage and throughput capacity).
• You will Lead initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constraint areas.
• You will develop, maintain, and validate manufacturing metric in terms of equipment cycle time and run rate per standard and drive productivity improvement for better cost and manufacturing efficiency.
• You will perform manning ratio analysis and compute optimal headcount requirement to improve manufacturing cost and efficiency.
• You will develop, evaluate, and maintain equipment capacity planning. Support short range capacity planning and lead mid to long range capacity planning activities via capacity modeling and simulation to maximize utilization.
• You will implement data driven continuous improvement project for Capex avoidance and capital efficiency and coordinate capital expenditure request, approval process & track delivery status.
• You will provide solution to site in areas of space requirements and utilization through space modelling analysis and perform various layout planning scenarios for production to support short, mid, and long-term business demand.
• You will design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to attain maximum efficiency.
• You will lead production line layout, equipment, product storage and coordinate tool installation activities to support production by collaborating with site facilities and area engineers.

What makes you successful:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement to optimize cycle time, machine capacity, and man utilization
• Ability to do plant layout design and space planning using drafting tool (Autocad, Solidworks etc), considering an optimal material flow and impact on overall plant layout
• Ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, stay organized, and balance multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty/and a willingness to try new/challenging things.   Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills   Excellent analytical skills
• Team player with positive attitude and mindset.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 10-15%

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