Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company:
Medical Device Company

Role:
Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location:

Onsite in Plymouth, MN

Contract:

1 year W2 contract

Pay rate: 31/hour

Start date:

ASAP

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision

An exciting opportunity is available for an entry-level Continuous Improvement Engineer to join a manufacturing team focused on operational excellence within the medical device sector. This position is ideal for recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and process optimization. The role is based onsite in Plymouth, MN, with occasional travel to nearby sites and potentially internationally.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will support key initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Responsibilities include analyzing manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, and capacity to identify opportunities for improvement. The successful candidate will conduct root cause analyses, develop actionable recommendations, and assist in implementing corrective measures. Facilitating Lean activities such as 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events will be a core part of the role.

Collaboration is essential, as the engineer will partner with cross-functional teams to drive consistency, improve performance dashboards, update process documentation, and support change management projects. Additional duties involve contributing to facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to boost operational efficiency.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, and possess 0-2 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement methodologies, and data analysis is required. Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

This is a one-year contract position with potential for conversion to a permanent role. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, drive, and the ability to own and present improvement projects within the first 90 days.

Must-Have

Skills:

complex query writing, web applications, APIs, reporting platform, lean manufacturing, data analysis

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

relational databases, power platform applications, data visualization, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.