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Are you a passionate, dedicated and a motivated continuous improvement leader looking for a new challenge? The Manufacturing Engineer II - OpEx position will be a role focused on using advanced Lean tools to optimize flow, eliminate capacity constraints and accelerate the rate of performance in our Tempe campus, through the deployment of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS). This will be accomplished by streamlining our processes, reducing inefficiencies, and minimizing unnecessary costs. Specifically, the individual on this role 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.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Analyzes and designs sequence of operations to enable flow and improve efficiencies. Establishes methods for maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
- Develops and implements plans for manufacturing layout or process changes and revisions to operating methods across value streams.
- Collaborates 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.
- Conducts time studies and line balancing to improve productivity, cost and reduce inventory. Performs cost and benefit analyses.
- Organizes, leads, and facilitates 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.
- Responsible for deploying the "One-Best-Way" in alignment with the Medtronic Performance System (MPS).
- Train and coach Yellow Belts candidates.
Required Knowledge and Experience: - Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant Engineering experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant Engineering experience.
Nice to Have- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification (or equivalent).
- Advanced Lean certification (or equivalent).
- Lean Sigma Green Belt training or certification.
- Cross functional business experience.
- 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
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
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
