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Form of workA career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.
Are you a passionate, dedicated and a motivated continuous improvement leader looking for a new challenge? Then the Senior Manufacturing Engineer - OpEx opportunity might be for you. In this role, you will use advanced simulation tools to optimize flow, eliminate capacity constraints and accelerate the rate of performance in our Tempe Technology Center, through the deployment of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS). This will be accomplished by streamlining our processes, reducing inefficiencies, and minimizing unnecessary costs. You will deploy and sustain continuous improvement programs around Zero Loss, Value Stream Excellence and Flow Acceleration with A3/DMAIC thinking and Lean Sigma toolsets, to support our growth.
A Day in the LifeResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze and design sequence of operations to enable flow and improve efficiencies.
- Establish methods for maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
- Develop and implement plans for manufacturing layout or process changes and revisions to operating methods across value streams.
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to document process and touch times and ensure accurate inputs to capacity models/simulations; identifies capacity constraints and necessary improvements based on future demand.
- Conduct time studies and line balancing to improve productivity, cost and reduce inventory.
- Perform cost and benefit analyses.
- Organize, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams. Drive projects to successful completion using Project Management skills.
- Utilize technical skills associated with Lean-Six Sigma and other appropriate improvement techniques to identify and drive continuous improvement.
- Participate on NPD/AME projects to develop and deploy highly capable processes, including cost effective Lean tooling and equipment.
- Deploy the "One-Best-Way" in alignment with the Medtronic Performance System (MPS).
- Train and coach Yellow Belts candidates.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 4 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Green Belt Certification
- Black Belt training and certification.
- Certified PMP (PMI)
- Cross functional business experience with solid understanding of how business processes interconnect.
- Strong ability to see process improvement opportunities in the Gemba and across value streams.
- Experience leading continuous improvement programs (e.g. Maintenance Excellence, Belt Certification Program) in manufacturing environments.
- Track record of delivering results through continuous improvement
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations).The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience,certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
- Posting Date: Feb 14, 2024
- Travel: No
- Salary Min: 87600
- Salary Max: 131400
