Sr Continuous Improvement Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, S. de R.L de C.V.; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 1,126,000 - 1,503,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global medical technology company in Mexicali seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance project pipeline and align local strategies with corporate goals. Responsibilities include analyzing data for improvements, implementing lean methodologies, and leading continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, experience in medical industries preferred, and excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish.

Formación

• At least 3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement or OPEX.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma in manufacturing.
• Experience interacting with Leadership positions.
• Experience within Medical industries preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze data and trends for improvement.
• Implement plans using lean techniques.
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects.
• Foster project management discipline.
• Execute Value Stream Capacity planning.
• Promote a sustainable continuous improvement culture.
• Collaborate to define and execute strategic projects.
• Participate in strategic planning processes.
• Streamline processes for operational growth.
• Ensure lean activities align with business strategies.
• Lead project meetings and communications.
• Conduct post-project completion reviews.

Conocimientos

Advanced application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Advanced understanding of department roles

Advanced Project Management knowledge

Advanced communication skills

Advanced experience in change management

High Leadership skills

Value Stream Mapping

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Educación

Professional Career in Engineering or Business disciplines

Master degree (desirable)

Herramientas

MS Office: PowerPoint

Excel

Project

Mini Tab

Descripción del empleo

This role require collaboration with local and corporate departments to ensure alignment. Responsible for maintaining a robust project pipeline to continue improvement KPIs in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Staff and Productivity.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data and trends of the entire Value Stream to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Creates and implements a plan to turn the current state map into the future state map using lean techniques.
• Executes and coordinates continuous improvement tasks and projects within Value Stream.
• Foster project management discipline, providing expertise and support in the intake, initiation, planning, execution, transition and closure of projects.
• Responsible for executing Value Stream Capacity and HC planning as part of the SIOP process.
• Fosters a sustainable continuous improvement culture (Lean Sigma) to deliver business results by acting as Mentor and Subject Matter Expert on continuous improvement methodologies for the department
• Collaborates with Continuous Improvement Manger to define and execute COE of Make strategic projects.
• Promotes and coordinates department EH&S opportunities through Continuous Improvement methodologies as well as Poka-Yoke implementation.
• Collaborates with OPEX in the preparation and execution of Excellence Week.
• Participates in the annual Strategic Planning process to identify Operations initiatives and leas the development of the value streams plan.
• Streamlines processes and operations to allow for growth/expansion
• Ensures lean activities are linked to the business strategies and initiatives (Hoshin Kanri) by develop a transformation plan in collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Leads project progress meetings and communications for projects owned by this position.
• Completes post-project completions reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement or OPEX professional with strong background in Operational or Excellence Systems deployment.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing the Lean/Six Sigma principles in manufacturing environments.
• Experience interacting with Leadership positions.
• Experience within Medical industries (preferred).

Education:

• Professional Career (Engineering or Business disciplines are preferred; Master degree desirable).

Other Studies:

• Lean and/or Green Belt certifications or equivalent preparation (highly desirable).

Languages:

• Fluent in written and oral Spanish and English; able to maintain regular communication in both languages.

Systems Management:

• MS Office: PowerPoint (High), Excel (Medium), Project (Medium), Mini Tab (High).

Skills:

• Advanced application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in all business environments.
• Advanced understanding of each department’s role and responsibilities within the business (both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments).
• Advanced Project Management knowledge.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Advanced experience in change management.
• High Leadership skills, role model in proactivity and key player within results achievement (must set the Continuous Improvement spirit in the organization).
• Value Stream Mapping
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kaizen

https://careers.intuitive.com/en/jobs/744000077261617/JOB205928/sr-continuous-improvement-engineer/