Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job in
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49006, USA
Listed on 2026-09-09
Listing for:
Stryker Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, leading improvement initiatives, and driving measurable results across production systems. This position combines hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do- Lead and co-facilitate value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Implement future-state process improvements that reduce lead times, changeover times, inventory levels, and other key lean performance metrics.
- Design and optimize material and workflow systems between manufacturing work cells to improve production flow and efficiency.
- Partner with Finance and operational teams to quantify, track, and report cost reduction and productivity improvement results.
- Coach and train employees on lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies while personally executing improvement projects.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, continuous improvement, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting process improvement, operational excellence, or lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Lean Manufacturing certification.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading value stream mapping, kaizen events, or productivity improvement projects.
- Experience analyzing operational metrics and implementing process improvements that improve efficiency, quality, or cost performance.
$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
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