Operational Excellence Engineer

Job Title: Operational Excellence Engineer

Location: Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

The Operational Excellence Engineer is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement and lean deployment across the Danvers site. They support the leadership team in this transformational change, developing lean competencies to ensure lean knowledge and competencies are embedded and sustained in the organization. They will work in close collaboration with the J&J Med Tech/Abiomed OpEx teams and business leaders to ensure standard process sharing & successful deployment of the OpEx methodologies.

The role requires facilitation and project management skills that drive effective communication, coordination, and collaboration across relevant multi‑functional groups to establish a strong continuous improvement and problem‑solving culture.

• Challenge the status quo and identify and develop next wave business improvement opportunities at the US sites. Develop and present business cases to decision makers.
• Lead implementation of assigned OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects.
• Use lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives.
• Support training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies.
• Build organizational capability beyond OpEx team in deployment of improvement methodologies, tools and practices in the organization (such as “idea for improvement process”, Lean & problem‑solving tools, organizational change).
• Facilitate/coach teams and individuals to apply tools.
• Act as change agent, support peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective.
• Connect with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices.

• Bachelor's degree required – preferably in Business or Engineering.
• Requires 3+ years of work experience, preferably in an operations environment (distribution, production, etc.).
• Proven experience in lean process optimization tools, preferably lean green belt certified.
• Ability to lead workshops/Kaizen events with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to spend time on the operations floor.
• Result‑oriented with the ability to analyze problems, reach valid conclusions and find the right solution.
• Collaborate effectively with all functions/groups within the organization.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Excels in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Knows how to use escalation paths appropriately.
• Knowledge of Medical device supply chain/operations preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% internationally and domestically.

$77,000 - $124,200

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year;
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year);
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year;
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year;
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child;
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member;
Caregiver Leave – 10 days;
Volunteer Leave – 4 days;
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