Engineer, Operational Excellence (f/m/x)
Core
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and supporting workflows for a medical device company.
Role type
Senior operational excellence engineer (Lean/Six Sigma)
Builds
Efficient manufacturing operations and optimized cross-functional processes
Domain
Medical device manufacturing + Lean management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean management methodologies, Six Sigma, data analysis, process improvement, workshop facilitation, project management, GMP compliance, HSE regulations, Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power-BI)
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma certification
Responsibilities
Implement multi-year transformation using Smith+Nephew Operation Excellence standards, lead process improvement initiatives (value stream analysis, 5S), conduct workshops and training, monitor project progress for cost optimization, report quality deviations and customer complaints, adhere to HSE and quality guidelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC