The Senior Industrial Engineer is focused on optimizing operation processes by eliminating waste in production processes, and developing ways to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. Leveraging advanced industrial engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of Lean principles, this role drives continuous improvement initiatives.

The Senior Industrial Engineer leverages experience and judgment to strategically plan, drive improvements, and achieve goals. This role entails collaborative strategic planning with cross-functional teams and a results-oriented approach to accomplish objectives.

This individual will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality, Production, and other cross functional teams.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Uses Continuous Improvement tools to identify opportunities and lead projects aimed at optimizing operational costs and maximizing manpower, equipment, space, and investments.
• Possess a thorough understanding of various lean manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures Guiding the team in enhancing operational efficiency by establishing Flow within the project area using video analysis tools, developing Standard Work procedures for all operators involved, employing labor analysis techniques to streamline processes, optimizing Line and Workstation layouts, implementing Mistake Proofing and Visual Control techniques, and establishing Performance Metrics for sustained improvements and effective progress monitoring.*
• Lead the team to improve productivity, reduce the lead time and maximize the use of space through effective implementation of lean principles and ensure successful execution of Lean projects.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, work instructions, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
• Drive Time Study Analysis and identification of Value / Non-Value-added activities. These studies should maximize workflow and space utilization and should be incorporated into subsequent presentation of findings, planning and implementation of improvement plans.
• Lead the team to conduct thorough analysis of base operations in the project area, identifying and quantifying improvement opportunities, and developing prioritized action plans.
• Work independently with manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to identify equipment and process improvement opportunities, and improvements in workspaces.
• Develop detailed work plans and strategies for projects in collaboration with other cross functional teams.
• Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 4+ years of experience in the medical device or related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional qualifications:
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired.
• 4+ years of Continuous Improvement experience in a medical device industry role desired
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge manufacturing processes and clean room practice.
• Demonstrate potential to design, analyze and implement industrial engineering techniques.
• Creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, leadership skills desired.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MS Project), AutoCAD, and SAP
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required with ability to multitask and establish priorities on assignments.

Working Conditions
• General office and cleanroom environments.
• This is an onsite position.
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• May have some business travels of 0 -5%.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Starting Base Salary is $108,500 to $151,300

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer
• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).