Continuous Improvement Engineer-Medical Device Manufacturing

JMD Technologies Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 74,390; Part time

Job summary

JMD Technologies Inc. is seeking a Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer in the Greater Chelmsford Area, MA. This fully onsite position aims to drive operational efficiency and process improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, and over 4 years of experience in enterprise excellence initiatives. Compensation is between $50–$54/hr based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Enterprise Excellence / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing operations is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Enterprise Excellence / Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvement using structured problem solving and lean manufacturing.
• Plan and support Rapid Improvement Events / Kaizen Events.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Statistical Methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

MS Project

CAD

Minitab

Job description

Title: Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer / Operational Excellence

Location: Greater Chelmsford Area, MA (Fully Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the role

Join a manufacturing transformation initiative focused on driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and enterprise excellence within a regulated production environment. This role provides hands-on support to improve value flow, eliminate waste, and strengthen daily manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of Enterprise Excellence / Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Drive process improvement using Structured Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Waste Elimination, Visual Management, 5S, Standard Work, Error Proofing, and SMED
• Participate in daily production management, line-level problem solving, and value stream improvement activities
• Plan and support Rapid Improvement Events / Kaizen Events with site and regional teams
• Apply engineering analysis, benchmarking, and statistical methods to improve operational performance
• Utilize tools including Microsoft Office, Visio, MS Project, CAD, and Minitab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• 4+ years of Enterprise Excellence / Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Preferred certifications: Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma
• Preferred experience with Shingo Model, TWI Methodology, Value Stream Mapping, Statistical Methods
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing operations is highly relevant

Compensation

• Estimated hourly range: $50–$54/hr (W-2).
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.