Continuous Improvement Engineer I — Lean Six Sigma, Cross-Functional Impact

Forj medical

Arden Hills (MN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Forj Medical is seeking a CI Engineer I in Minnesota to identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance. You will champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, coach teams, and drive measurable business impact through cross‑functional projects.

The role emphasizes ownership of strategy development, execution, and sustainment of process improvements, with collaboration across departments to remove barriers and ensure

Qualifications

BS degree in engineering or related field.
2–5 years in medical device/biotech industry.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Project management experience.
Change management skills.
Strong facilitation and ability to lead teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Analyze data to plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
Set CI goals and create plans with cross‑functional teams.
Partner with leadership to embed a CI mindset across the organization.
Lead cross‑functional improvement initiatives and drive execution without direct authority.
Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to improve yield, uptime, and throughput.
Provide training on updated processes and CI methodologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Job description

The role emphasizes ownership of strategy development, execution, and sustainment of process improvements, with collaboration across departments to remove barriers and ensure

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