Stryker Corporation

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Stryker Corporation$77K — $129K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering
  • At least 2 years supporting process improvement initiatives
  • Lean Manufacturing certification preferred
  • Experience in regulated industries like medical devices or pharmaceuticals preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events
  • Implement improvements to reduce lead times and inventory levels
  • Design material and workflow systems to enhance production efficiency
  • Collaborate with Finance and operations teams to report cost savings
  • Coach employees on lean principles and execute improvement projects

Benefits

  • Onsite work flexibility
  • Opportunities for hands-on project involvement
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration
  • A chance to drive measurable results in a regulated environment
  • Professional development through coaching and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

As a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, leading improvement initiatives, and driving measurable results across production systems. This position combines hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do
  • Lead and co-facilitate value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Implement future-state process improvements that reduce lead times, changeover times, inventory levels, and other key lean performance metrics.
  • Design and optimize material and workflow systems between manufacturing work cells to improve production flow and efficiency.
  • Partner with Finance and operational teams to quantify, track, and report cost reduction and productivity improvement results.
  • Coach and train employees on lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies while personally executing improvement projects.


What You Will Need

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, continuous improvement, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience supporting process improvement, operational excellence, or lean manufacturing initiatives.


Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Lean Manufacturing certification.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.
  • Experience leading value stream mapping, kaizen events, or productivity improvement projects.
  • Experience analyzing operational metrics and implementing process improvements that improve efficiency, quality, or cost performance.


United States of America Pay Ranges:

$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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