Position Description:
Responsible for developing, advocating, enabling and deploying Medtronic Performance System (MPS) using the tools and systems to drive operational excellence. Partner with colleagues to set standards, see gaps to the standard and close those gaps through Problem Solving Tools. Responsible for Lean transformations and other improvement techniques. Responsible for project management of various Lean transformation and flow acceleration projects. Utilize Value Stream adoption of Six Sigma and Lean performance improvement methodologies. Leverage Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training & coaching for project execution. Facilitate various Kaizen events across the Value Stream. Leverage Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including set-up reduction, standardized work, value stream mapping, Heijunka and A3 thinking. Implement various Lean Principles to create standardized work charts, process maps, Value Stream Mapping. Utilize Modeling capacity through statistical data analysis. Develop and facilitate various equipment layouts. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. #LI-DNI
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical or Electronics Engineering or related engineering field and two (2) years of experience as an industrial engineer or related occupation in manufacturing or quality engineering; or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical or Electronics Engineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as an industrial engineer or related occupation in manufacturing or quality engineering. Must possess two (2) years of experience with each of the following: coordinating Lean transformation and flow acceleration projects; Value Stream adoption of Six Sigma and Lean performance improvement methodologies; DMAIC, Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training & coaching; facilitating Kaizen events across the Value Stream; Lean Manufacturing tools and principles, including set-up reduction, standardized work, value stream mapping, Heijunka and A3 thinking; implementation of Lean principles to create standardized work charts, process maps, and Value Stream Mapping; modeling capacity through statistical data analysis; and developing and facilitating equipment layouts.
Salary: $131,000 to $148,800 per year
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The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical or Electronics Engineering
- 2 years of experience as an industrial engineer or related occupation
- Coordinating Lean transformation and flow acceleration projects
- Experience with Six Sigma and Lean performance improvement methodologies
- Facilitating Kaizen events across the Value Stream
- Utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools and principles
- Modeling capacity through statistical data analysis
- Developing and facilitating equipment layouts
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents is positioned as notably generous, with additional Family Care Leave available for a range of caregiving needs. Fertility, adoption, donor, and surrogacy support adds depth for different paths to family-building.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan are presented as meaningful long-term savings tools. Scholarship and tuition programs further reinforce financial security beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as a strong part of the total rewards package. Mental health resources, critical illness coverage, and wellness supports broaden the overall health offering.
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
