Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

A global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About the role

This position is based in Woodridge, MN, within the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads the implementation and effectiveness of continuous improvement tools and systems in support of site goals and objectives.
• Facilitates and coaches cross-functional improvement events to deliver positive and measurable results for the business.
• Supports the continuous improvement strategy in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department.
• Coordinates with operational leadership to ensure alignment and optimal use of resources related to continuous improvement.
• Works with site leaders to develop long-term facility plans and capacity models.
• Develops and trains continuous improvement methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work, and material flow to internal resources within the organization.
• Collaborates with management to hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff.
• Provides input for identification of department goals which align to strategic objectives, and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience.
• 3-4 years of experience with a post-graduate degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading continuous improvement events.
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as A3/DMAIC.
• Med Device or regulated industry experience.
• Project management experience.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan (employees may qualify in the next calendar year).
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for affordable bachelor’s degree paths.
• Recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
• Recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.