About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Design, develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify root causes of process variation, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and process transfers while ensuring manufacturability and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and other functional teams to improve process capability and equipment performance.
• Participate in problem-solving activities using Lean Manufacturing principles and structured engineering methodologies.
• Lead and support process validation, equipment qualification, calibration, and manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in quality audits and implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Train and coach manufacturing personnel on new processes, work methods, and engineering improvements.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment while supporting operational and business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SolidWorks and Arena Simulation Software.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including Value Stream Mapping.
• Intermediate written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Creemos que las diferentes perspectivas y antecedentes son lo que hacen florecer a una empresa. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán la misma consideración para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, estado económico, discapacidad, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por ley. Estamos orgullosos de ser una empresa inclusiva con valores basados en la igualdad y la ética, donde celebramos, apoyamos y abrazamos la diversidad. En ningún momento durante el proceso de contratación, Flex-Tek, Smiths Group, ni ninguno de nuestros socios de reclutamiento solicitarán pago alguno para permitir la participación - incluyendo, pero no limitado a, entrevistas o pruebas. Evite solicitudes fraudulentas aplicando directamente a través de nuestro sitio web de carreras (Carreras - Smiths Group plc).