Medtronic · 2 days ago
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence by deploying the Medtronic Performance System and leading Lean transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation and a passion for improving healthcare products and processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Responsible for deploying MPS (Medtronic Performance System) in the Operations Environment
Hands on execution and project management of Lean transformation and flow acceleration project
Drive Value Stream adoption of Six Sigma, Lean, and other performance improvement methodologies
Delivers DMAIC, Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training & Coaching
Partners with Value Stream team to develop improvement strategies and plans, in partnership with other teams, and executes improvement projects as identified
Assess and evaluate gaps in manufacturing work flows and management systems
Facilitate Kaizen events across the Value Stream
Plans, re-designs and organizes manufacturing, Non-Manufacturing facilities and production cells
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
Capacity modeling
Supports tier process, daily management system, and Leader Standard Work
Technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including set-up reduction, standardized work, value stream mapping, Heijunka and A3 thinking, has general knowledge of other related disciplines
Perform cost/benefit analyses
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Industrial Engineering and minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
Preferred
Requires a Green Belt Certification (Internal or ASQ)
Master's Degree
BB/Master Black Belt certification
Ability to facilitate groups and teams
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System
Knowledge project management and lean transformations
Experience with problem solving using analytics such as DMAIC/A3
Coaching Experience
AutoCAD, Visual Basic
Benefits
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
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)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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