Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Title:

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description

A leading organization in the medical device industry is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across manufacturing and business operations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Line Leaders, Operations, Quality, Laboratory, and other cross-functional teams to identify performance gaps, analyze operational data, and implement sustainable process improvements. This position is well-suited for a manufacturing professional with experience in Lean methodologies, process improvement, and data analysis who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver measurable business results.

Responsibilities

+ Support assigned product lines and functional groups in achieving their operational performance objectives.

+ Participate in KPI review meetings with Product Line Leaders and department leadership to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.

+ Analyze operational and manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and performance gaps.

+ Conduct statistical analysis and root cause investigations to develop corrective actions and process improvements.

+ Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives ranging from focused improvement activities and smaller kaizen events to larger cross-functional improvement projects.

+ Partner with Operations, Quality, Laboratory, Manufacturing Engineering, and other support organizations to drive sustainable process improvements.

+ Monitor and measure improvement initiatives to ensure long-term effectiveness and alignment with business objectives.

+ Support Lean manufacturing and Operational Excellence efforts focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and standardization.

+ Assist in implementing best practices that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

+ Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.

+ Utilize SAP and other systems to gather, interpret, and report operational and manufacturing performance data.

+ Perform time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.

+ Support the management and reduction of nonconforming product through analysis of nonconformance reports and quality data.

+ Contribute to process engineering and manufacturing engineering activities that enhance throughput, quality, and consistency.

+ Assist in the development, documentation, and standardization of improved processes and work practices.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or another technical discipline.

+ 3-5 years of professional experience in manufacturing, process improvement, operational excellence, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.

+ Experience analyzing manufacturing or operational performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

+ Experience working within cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

+ Effective communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

+ Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.

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Experience with Six Sigma tools and methodologies, preferably at a Green Belt level or equivalent.

+ Proficiency in data analysis, including the use of Excel pivot tables and other analytical tools.

+ Experience working in medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

+ Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems used in manufacturing operations.

+ Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and understanding of associated challenges.

+ Knowledge of process engineering or manufacturing engineering principles applied in a production environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with in medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

+ Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and related methodologies.

+ Experience facilitating or actively participating in kaizen events and structured process improvement initiatives.

+ Background in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

+ Hands-on experience with Six Sigma tools and approaches, including Green Belt-level projects.

+ Familiarity with time studies and work measurement techniques to assess and improve productivity.

+ Experience working with automated or semi-automated production environments.

+ Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and process performance metrics used to monitor and control…