Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Work Site: Plymouth, MN 55442 - Onsite

Duration: 12 Months Contract with possible extension

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday/8 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Description:

• Entry-level role designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
• This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment.
• Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem-solving, with regular engagement on the production floor.
• The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
• Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
• Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.