Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Lead and/or support Lean Six Sigma projects to improve key business metrics. Monitor key metrics to sustain the benefits of completed projects and maintain a pipeline of improvement opportunities.

Key responsabilities:

• Deploy Kaizen methodology in key production processes to drive continuous improvement.

• Implement Lean tools such as 6S, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

• Lead or support Six Sigma projects using DMAIC and/or Lean methodologies.

• Analyze data to support process design and re-engineering initiatives.

• Collaborate with process owners to improve business process metrics.

• Organize and facilitate Continuous Improvement workshops and trainings.

• Lead cost reduction initiatives and coordinate implementation with departments.

• Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement by sharing best practices across teams

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Process Excellence Environments.

• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industrial sectors.

• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or equivalent.

• Practical experience applying DMAIC methodology, and in operational and process excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Design Excellence).

• Proven experience improving critical business metrics through process improvement.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification;

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Preferred:

• Experience with statistical analysis software (Minitab or equivalent).

• Black Belt certification (Operational, Transactional, or Design for Six Sigma).