Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Role Overview

• Apply Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose root causes, implement sustainable improvements, and quantify business value within manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional value stream mapping, process improvement workshops, and Kaizen events to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and develop integrated, future-state processes.
• Organize, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams, managing the Kaizen roadmap and ensuring timely execution of improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and other departments to drive operational excellence and integrated process solutions.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress and identify future improvement opportunities.
• Collect and analyze operational data, perform cost-benefit analyses, and present actionable insights and proposals to leadership.
• Guide the deployment of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), developing and executing plans for continuous improvement and programmatic savings.
• Deliver training and coaching in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, building problem-solving skills and a value stream mindset across the organization.
• Provide consultation, analyze best practices, and ensure alignment of improvement initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate team progress, maintain engagement with leaders, and ensure improvement activities are strategically aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years relevant hands-on experience or advanced degree plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Advanced lean six sigma knowledge (Green/black belt certified).
• Strategy planning experience with aligning improvement activities to business goals.
• Strong change management, coaching, and mentoring competency.
• Ability to influence change without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading training courses with the ability to convey and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Project management skills with good time management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative skills.
• Preferred background in manufacturing, operations, or other process-intensive environments.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)