Sr. OPEX Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled individual to join our client’s global Operational Excellence (OPEX) team. Reporting to the plant OPEX Manager, the Senior Engineer will focus on fostering a culture of operational and customer excellence, driving continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and implementing changes to enhance performance in quality, delivery, and cost while ensuring safety.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a leading global medical technology company dedicated to advancing health through innovative solutions. The company values creativity and teamwork, supporting its employees to grow and excel. Join us and become part of a team that makes transformative changes possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate actively in the Focused Improvement team.
• Enhance problem-solving skills at all levels.
• Support CI projects across various dimensions, including quality, safety, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Coordinate component and project teams to reduce losses and achieve strategic goals.
• Contribute to the development and execution of a multi-year Cost to Win (CtW) portfolio, including governance and optimization efforts.
• Teach and mentor in Excellence concepts, including strategy deployment and Zero Loss mentality.
• Lead Kaizen events and support other Excellence components in developing problem-solving skills.
• Promote a zero-loss mindset to improve safety, quality, and cost.
• Guide project selection to focus resources on high-priority areas.
• Align Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with strategic goals and support BD Excellence deployment.
• Drive advanced methodologies and support long-term CI objectives through cross-functional teams.
• Utilize data-driven visual management techniques to enhance metrics such as OEE, waste, and productivity.
• Contribute to key plant decisions and resource planning.
• Represent the company externally as needed.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing own work direction and tasks.
• Make decisions that impact cost, productivity, CtW performance, and OPEX budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Proven experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a plant environment.
• Understanding of how operational excellence impacts customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, across all levels.
• Proven track record in project or program management.
• Experience in multi-site and multi-cultural settings.
• Ability to link projects to business results and develop compelling business cases for resource investment, adhering to finance policies.