Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Specialist

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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…