Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing): Leading and executing continuous improvement initiatives and coaching practitioners in problem solving across the site with an accent on Lean Manufacturing change agency and program management. Focus on designing efficient production layouts, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring new product introductions are "born lean".

Location: Onsite in Brooklyn Center, MN (minimum 5 days a week)

Salary: $102,400 - $153,600

Company

hirify.global is a global healthcare technology leader dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.

What you will do

• Lead and execute site-wide continuous improvement initiatives as a Lean Manufacturing change agent.
• Design manufacturing processes, production layouts, and sequences of operations for maximum efficiency.
• Coach and educate practitioners in problem solving and program management.
• Ensure new product introductions (NPI) are designed with Lean principles from the start.
• Verify machinery and tool efficiency, initiating corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Develop and implement statistical process control techniques for manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, Master's with 2+ years, or a PhD.
• Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization (sponsorship not available for this level).
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with senior internal personnel on technical matters.
• Experience in designing industrial layouts and manufacturing procedures.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree.
• Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt certification (Internal or ASQ).
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and DMAIC/A3 problem-solving analytics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Visual Basic.
• Experience in coaching and facilitating groups/teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Global well-being program (Simple Steps) and Employee Assistance Program.
• Short-term incentive through the hirify.global Incentive Plan (MIP).