Value Stream Lead

Overview

Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state‑of‑the‑art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker Nano, one of Bruker’s four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

The Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology Division is looking for a Value Stream Lead for our Eden Prairie, MN location housing our Hysitron Nano Indentation Product line. The Value Stream Lead is a hands‑on role including assembly, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting. This role coordinates closely with Engineering to introduce new products and implement design or process improvements. This role supervises assembly and test processes, manages the flow of materials and information, and ensures that production schedules and delivery commitments are consistently met.

The position is responsible for training, mentoring, and evaluating several team members to maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and operational consistency.

ESSENTIAL:

• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure production orders, repair work, and delivery commitments are met.
• Perform precision assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electro‑mechanical components and systems.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees on assembly processes, test procedures, repair procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor material availability, manage work order flow, and ensure accurate movement of materials and documentation through the value stream.
• Collaborate with Engineering to support new product introductions, prototype builds, and implementation of design or process changes.

ADDITIONAL:

• Measure, track, and report key value stream performance metrics such as throughput, yield, rework, and cycle time.
• Develop, refine, and document standard work, assembly instructions, and test methods, while contributing to fixture design, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Maintain a general working knowledge of Hysitron product families to support effective decision‑making and coordination within the value stream.
• Collaborate professionally with peers, cross‑functional partners, and management to support smooth daily operations and resolve issues constructively.
• Work independently with appropriate guidance from supervisors, exercising sound judgment when prioritizing tasks or addressing unexpected issues.
• Perform other operational duties to support team objectives and overall production needs.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with precision assembly of electro‑mechanical devices is preferred
• Associate’s or B.S. degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent program is required

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate walking, standing, sitting, and/or climbing; heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; exposure to dampness and humidity; work on ladders and scaffolding; exposure to slippery and uneven surfaces.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in SAP or similar ERP systems for transactions, material movement, and production data entry is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical procedures.
• Skilled in hand…