Industrial Engineer
Medtronic · Dexter, MI · Today
Manufacturing$99k–$121k/yrFull-time
Application window closes on 19 Nov 2026.
Responsibilities
- Deploy the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) across manufacturing operations, including Strategy, Value Stream, Innovation, Quality, and Maintenance Excellence, through Zero Loss and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) performance systems.
- Analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows, production layouts, and sequencing of operations to improve throughput, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.
- Deploy tiered visual management systems to monitor operational performance and support escalation processes.
- Extract manufacturing data from SAP ERP systems and develop analytical reports and dashboards using Power BI to support data‑driven operational decisions.
- Develop and implement manufacturing flow and assembly operations using Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles, including labor balancing, standardized work, value stream mapping (VSM), and virtual flow to support batch‑to‑single‑piece flow in compliance with GMP and quality system requirements.
- Apply structured problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, Kanban, PDCA, and 5‑Why analysis, utilizing tools like Just‑In‑Time (JIT), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and One‑Piece Flow Cell.
- Use statistical and analytical techniques—including Design of Experiments (DOE), regression analysis, data mining, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)—to evaluate and improve process capability.
- Develop capacity‑planning and line‑balancing models using simulation tools and support equipment layout and line configuration with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER (Creo), or AutoCAD.
- Provide technical expertise and support for ERP and CAD platforms, ensuring integration with manufacturing performance initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
- At least one (1) year of experience as an industrial or manufacturing engineer for medical devices.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience with each of the following:
- DMAIC and Six Sigma principles.
- Implementing Lean Manufacturing and TPS, including standardized work, process mapping, and value stream mapping.
- Statistical and analytical techniques such as DOE, regression analysis, and SPC.
- Developing data‑driven capacity and line‑balancing models and simulations for layout planning and throughput improvement.
- 8D, Kanban, JIT, DFM, FMEA, and One‑Piece Flow Cell.
- ERP and CAD platforms, specifically SAP and SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER (Creo), or AutoCAD.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Pay
Salary range: $98,500 to $121,200 per year.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance and long‑term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
- Simple Steps (global well‑being program).
- Incentive plans.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
- Short‑term disability.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums).
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
- Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time (as required by state law) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.