Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description

An established leader in the medical device industry is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across manufacturing and business operations. In this role, you partner 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 ideal for a manufacturing professional with hands-on experience in Lean methodologies, process improvement, and data analysis who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver measurable business results in a regulated environment.

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 operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.

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

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

+ Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives ranging from focused improvement activities and mini-events to larger cross-functional 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 enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

+ Prepare and communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.

+ Leverage time studies and manufacturing process knowledge to optimize workflows and improve production efficiency.

+ Utilize nonconformance reports and quality data to identify trends and drive corrective and preventive actions.

+ Apply process engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and support high-volume production environments.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Life Sciences, 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, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

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

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Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, or similar structured improvement methodologies.

+ Proficiency in data analysis, including the use of Excel pivot tables for KPI tracking and performance reporting.

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

+ Demonstrated ability to support high-volume manufacturing operations and improve manufacturing processes.

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

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering is highly relevant.

+ 3-5 years of continuous improvement experience, ideally in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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

+ Experience facilitating or participating in Kaizen events and process improvement initiatives.

+ Familiarity with automated or semi-automated production environments and associated manufacturing technologies.

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Experience with nonconforming material processes and nonconformance reports to drive quality improvements.

+ Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and process performance metrics for monitoring and improving operations.

+ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification is a strong plus.

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Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in a manufacturing context.

+ Comfort working with KPIs and quality metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

+ Background in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering with a…