Entry-Level Lean Engineer — Onsite Manufacturing Improvement

Abbott; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an entry-level Continuous Improvement Engineer in Plymouth, MN, for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will support operational excellence initiatives, perform data-driven analysis, and partner with operations leadership to drive efficiency, safety, and quality on the production floor.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 0–2 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement experience, and

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.
• Local candidates are strongly preferred.

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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Abbott is seeking an entry-level Continuous Improvement Engineer in Plymouth, MN, for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will support operational excellence initiatives, perform data-driven analysis, and partner with operations leadership to drive efficiency, safety, and quality on the production floor.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 0–2 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement experience, and