Operational Excellence Engineer
Are you ready to be a change agent? Never satisfied with the status quo, able to initiate action, overcome obstacles, and drive a process or project from start to finish?
Join our team as an Operational Excellence Engineer.
Description
This position will work collaboratively with employees and the management team to implement operational improvements that focus on improving quality, productivity, labor, and cost-saving efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads, facilitates, and executes OpEx activities within manufacturing and functional groups
- Executes company OpEx strategy associated with the implementation of lean systems in fast-paced environments
- Works as part of a cross-functional group to implement lean principles
- Collects and analyzes data to drive process improvements
- Develops complete project plans including resources, costs, benefits and schedules. Assumes full responsibility for all aspects of projects to ensure goals are met on time
- Assist with adherence to all Federal, State, and Local Regulations controlling the manufacture of medical devices.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
- BS/BA in Industrial Engineering (Preferred)
Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with lean concepts and tools Preferred
- GLP/GMP experience preferred, specifically Medical Device experience preferred
- Focused Improvement (Kaizen) Events facilitation and training experience preferred. Green Belt Certification or industry-standard equivalent is preferred. Ability to instruct others in Flow and Lean principles.
- Experience applying 6 sigma processes (DMAIC, DMADV) and utilizing 6 sigma tools (fish bone, value stream mapping, 5 why’s, etc.)
- Familiarity with cGMP regulations and FDA/USP/EP/BP/ICH guidelines
- Experience with FDA, European agency regulations, cGMP regulations, Laboratory Information
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 14 Paid Holidays
- 20 days of Paid Time Off
- And so much more!
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better.