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Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

United States - Minnesota - St. PaulFull-time$78k–$156k2026-08-13 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Coordinates and leads the implementation of continuous improvement tools and systems to support site goals and objectives in the Structural Heart division.

Role type

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Builds

Facility plans, capacity models, and operational efficiency improvements for medical device manufacturing

Domain

Healthcare / Medical Devices / Manufacturing

Required skills

Value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work, material flow, A3/DMAIC problem solving, cross-functional facilitation, long-term planning, capacity modeling, staff hiring and retention, strategic goal alignment

Preferred skills

Leading continuous improvement events, Med Device industry experience, regulated industry experience, Project management

Technologies

Lean Six Sigma tools, A3, DMAIC

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead continuous improvement events; Develop and train internal resources on continuous improvement methods; Collaborate with operational leadership to align resources; Work with site leaders to develop long-term facility plans and capacity models; Provide input for department goals and manage execution through coaching; Maintain a safe and professional work environment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities