Continuous Improvement Engineer – Onsite

VIVA USA INC; Plymouth (MN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VIVA USA INC. is seeking an entry-level Continuous Improvement Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a medical device environment.

Based onsite, you will collaborate with operations leadership to drive process improvements, data-driven decisions, and Lean initiatives on the production floor. You will analyze material flow, labor utilization, and performance metrics, facilitate 5S and Kaizen events, and assist with site-to-site standardization and change management to advance safety and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem‑solving methodologies, and data analysis.
• Self‑motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI’s focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data‑driven decisions.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site‑to‑site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
• Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Complex Query Writing

Web Applications

APIs

Reporting platform

Data Visualization

Relational Databases

Power Platform Applications

Data analysis

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Relational Databases

Jobbeschreibung

Title

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Onsite

Mandatory Skills

• manufacturing
• operations
• industrial engineering
• continuous improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• process improvement
• structured problem-solving methodologies
• data analysis
• Complex Query Writing
• Web Applications
• APIs
• Reporting platform
• Relational Databases
• Power Platform Applications
• Data Visualization
• manufacturing operations manufacturing optimization
• medical device environment
• manufacturing processes
• material flow
• labor utilization
• capacity
• performance metrics
• Lean activities
• 5S
• visual management
• standard work
• Kaizen events
• performance dashboards
• process documentation
• change management
• facility design
• layout optimization
• material flow improvements

Description

Position Summary

Entry-level role designed for entry level candidates seeking hands‑on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem‑solving, with regular engagement on the production floor. The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI’s focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data‑driven decisions.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site‑to‑site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
• Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem‑solving methodologies, and data analysis.
• Self‑motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Top 3 REQUIRED Skills

• Complex Query Writing
• Web Applications, APIs
• Reporting platform

Top 3 PREFERRED Skills

Preferred Skill – Value to the Role (Nice‑to‑have vs Strong Advantage)

• Relational Databases
• Power Platform Applications – Strong Advantage
• Data Visualization – Strong Advantage

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam‑era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details

Account co‑ordinator: Nivas Palanisamy

VIVA USA INC.

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008