STERIS · 12 hours ago
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expSTERIS is a company dedicated to creating a healthier and safer world through innovative healthcare and life science solutions. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead the implementation of lean principles across the organization, working with stakeholders to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while managing various project activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on execution of Lean transformation projects
Progressively apply advanced Lean principles, techniques, methods, and tools (Shingijutsu)
Deliver Lean curriculum per the Lean Course Catalog. Conduct in-person training ranging from orientation to problem solving to lean principles and tools
Facilitate Kaizen events; monitor and measure to ensure sustainment of results. Provide guidance to stakeholders on Lean tools and principles including set-up reduction, standardized work, value stream mapping, and problem solving
Monitors and oversees Kaizen event follow up activities
Estimate production or process times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions including Capital Expenditure requests
Perform cost/benefit analysis. Maintains records of Kaizen event metrics
Complete Capital Appropriation Requests, provide input into organization budget planning
Maintains current knowledge and serves as a technical expert in Lean tools and principles including set-up reduction, standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, etc
Other duties that may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Related Technical Field)
5+ Years working in CI capacity with lean principle applications
Experience in a similar related industry/work environment (e.g. manufacturing, service, distribution, etc.)
Demonstrated application of lean tools
Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement
Supervisory skills, demonstrated business acumen
Demonstrated effective skills, organization, logic/reasoning, interpersonal communication (oral and written) accuracy and detail
Bronze certification from AME/SME or ability to certify within 6 months in role
Benefits
Market Competitive Pay.
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays.
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits.
Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
401(k) with a company match.
Maternity & Paternity Leave.
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
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