Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Meet the team:

At Dexcom our patients’ satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to enable people to take control of their health. This enrichment of life also extends our patients' friends, families and significant others. Our Industrial engineering team plays an integral part in allowing the organization to achieve that goal.

This requires a highly skilled candidate who moves fast, has an entrepreneurial spirit to create new solutions, a tenacity to get things done, will thrive in an environment of ambiguity and change, and is capable of breaking down and solving complex problems.

Joining our team will open you to a fun and professional work environment. You will get to partner cross-functionally across all organizations and each complex manufacturing processes that create the most accurate CGM on the market. You will have the ability to help design, analyze and improve our production systems to help achieve world class manufacturing. We are proud to foster a culture of personal and professional growth so come build your career with us!

• You will lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• You will facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Workshops, and Value Stream Mapping.
• You will improve manufacturing flow through line balancing, standardized work, pull systems, and WIP optimization.
• You will be a partner with production leadership to improve throughput, productivity, and capacity.
• You will implement lean manufacturing tools (i.e. standard work systems, visual management, Tier Daily Management)
• Coach teams on Lean tools, Problem Solving methodologies (PDCA, A3 Thinking), and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate across EHSS, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Process, Equipment & Industrial Engineering, and MES
• You will instill a mindset of Lean Manufacturing, respect for everybody and empower team members around you to continuously improve everyday

• You have a bias for action and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• You have a proven track record of leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives that deliver measurable business results
• You use manufacturing data to identify opportunities, translate into compelling stories and execute using a structured approach to solve operational challenges
• You balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on presence on the manufacturing floor
• You are a role model for effective behaviors
• You take ownership and deliver sustainable, standardized improvements
• You understand when to coach, direct, execute or elevate to achieve results
• You are adaptable to shifting business needs

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

• 5-15%

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Please note:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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