Quality Engineer
Owens & Minor60,000 - 90,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Industrial EngineeringIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field, with a Master's degree being a plus. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within Production, Methods, or Continuous Improvement is required. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kaizen events, A3 DMAIC problem-solving methodology, 5S, management visual, VSM, line balancing, waste reduction, pull flow, Kanban, standardized work, OEE, one-piece flow, and AIC, is essential. Experience with process improvement and productivity gains (cost reduction in manufacturing) is also necessary.
Responsibilities
As an OpEx Leader, the individual will manage continuous improvement projects and develop visual management within operational areas. They will coach problem-solving activities using the A3 DMAIC methodology, support managers and project leaders in applying the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), and animate MPS training sessions. The role involves supporting the improvement of a daily culture of continuous improvement/Lean and Six Sigma/MPS for all site personnel, collaborating with relevant services to identify and pilot process improvement opportunities and productivity gains, and liaising with the Medtronic OpEx network to share best practices. The position also includes managing operations of manufacturing processes, defining operating modes, identifying and costing productivity gains, and working on the shop floor to implement improvement initiatives.
Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
A3 DMAIC
5S
Management Visual
VSM
Line Balancing
Waste Reduction
Pull Flow
Kanban
Standardized Work
OEE
One-Piece Flow
AIC
Process Improvement
Productivity Gains
Cost Reduction
Medtronic Performance System (MPS)
Medtronic
Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies
About Medtronic
Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.
Key Metrics
Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees