Medtronic · 4 hours ago
Senior Principal Continuous Improvement Engineer
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expMedtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, committed to innovating solutions for challenging health problems. The Senior Principal Continuous Improvement Engineer will act as a Lean Manufacturing change agent, leading initiatives and coaching practitioners to enhance operational excellence across the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead Site wide initiatives in regards to Operational Excellence
Hands on execution and project management of Lean transformation projects
Drive Value Stream adoption of Six Sigma, Lean, and other performance improvement methodologies
Deliver DMAIC, Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training & Coaching
Assess and evaluate gaps in manufacturing work flows and management systems
Facilitate Kaizen events across the site
Plan, re-design and organize manufacturing, and non-manufacturing facilities and production cells for lean flow
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
Capacity modeling
Technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including set-up reduction, standardized work, value stream mapping, pull systems and A3 thinking, has general knowledge of other related disciplines
Perform cost/benefit analyses
Qualification
Required
Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience
Preferred
Experience leading Lean Transformations
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System
Coaching Experience
Experience with Danaher Business System/ Medtronic Performance System
New Product Introduction experience
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
Recent News
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