Senior Operational Excellence Engineer - Lean Six Sigma

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to identify, prioritize, and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving activities to reduce waste and improve process capability.
• Analyze performance metrics and operational data to identify trends, measure results, and drive data-driven decision making.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management systems, and process controls to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Coach and train teams on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools to build organizational capability.
• Ensure process improvements comply with quality system, regulatory, and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• PhD with 0 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and data modeling using Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt, with demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement projects.
• Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement data-driven solutions that deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills to plan, lead, and coach cross-functional teams in Kaizen, root cause analysis, and other improvement events.
• Experience developing and delivering training on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive a culture of operational excellence.
• Solid understanding of process mapping, value stream analysis, and performance measurement systems.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities, ensuring sustainable adoption of improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.

Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans