Sr Continuous Improvement Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, S. de R.L de C.V.; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intuitive Surgical, S. de R.L de C.V. seeks a Continuous Improvement / OPEX professional to drive Lean initiatives across value streams. You will analyze data, map current and future states, and manage cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, staff, and productivity.

The role requires collaboration with local and corporate teams, strong leadership in Lean/Six Sigma deployments, and experience in manufacturing environments. Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years in Continuous Improvement/OPEX with Lean/Six Sigma deployment.
• Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma in manufacturing environments.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze data and trends of the Value Stream to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create and implement plans to map current state to future state using lean techniques.
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects within the Value Stream.
• Lead intake, initiation, planning, execution and closure of projects.
• Execute Value Stream Capacity and headcount planning as part of the SIOP process.
• Mentor and act as SME on continuous improvement methodologies within the department.
• Collaborate with COE to define and execute Make strategic projects.
• Promote EH&S opportunities through Lean methods and Poka-Yoke implementations.
• Collaborate with OPEX in Excellence Week preparation and execution.
• Participate in Strategic Planning to identify Operations initiatives and develop value stream plans.
• Streamline processes to support growth/expansion.
• Ensure lean activities align with business strategies (Hoshin Kanri) with Operations Manager.
• Lead progress meetings and communications for owned projects.
• Complete post-project reviews to confirm successful delivery.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Project Management

Leadership

Change Management

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Team Collaboration

Hoshin Kanri

Educación

Engineering or Business

Master's degree desirable

Herramientas

PowerPoint

Excel

Project

Minitab

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 and 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 Black 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