Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

4 weeks ago

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States Vital Path Full time
About VitalPath

VitalPath is a leading provider of custom medical devices that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. Our company is built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We're committed to delivering exceptional products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

About the Position

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer/Lean Expert will play a critical role in driving process improvements across all facilities. This individual will be responsible for implementing Lean principles and tools, developing a culture of continuous improvement, and leading special projects across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage CI programs to reduce costs and improve yields in production areas
  • Develop a priority list of CI projects based on savings, timelines, and resources needed
  • Lead or participate in special projects across the organization, including operations, QA, and R&D
  • Provide basic Lean training to teams participating in Lean events
  • Work in a cross-functional environment with RD, Operations, and Quality departments to deliver CI projects
  • Help develop and order tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes and ease operator jobs
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes related to catheter manufacturing
  • Actively participate as a Coach in Lean manufacturing events and initiatives on the manufacturing floor
  • Support VitalPath initiatives, including Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and regulatory requirements
  • Able to drive and work between all facilities
  • May have direct reports and/or lead a specific department as the position grows
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in plastics, chemical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience implementing Lean principles
  • Understanding of Lean principles and basic Lean Tools, Green or Black belt certification preferred
  • 1-3 years in a catheter manufacturing environment, with exposure to manufacturing or development
  • Working knowledge of catheter assembly manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with design controls, FDA regulation, GMP practices, and QSR requirements
  • Willingness to travel to different VitalPath manufacturing sites as required
Benefits
  • Comprehensive, low-cost health and dental insurance plans available
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Supplemental insurances (short-term disability, AD&D, life insurance, and more)
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement

VitalPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. VitalPath participates in E-Verify.

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