Industrial Engineer - (Biotech/Biomedical)

Nesco Resource; Maple Plain (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K

Employee Assistance Program

MEC plan

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will apply Lean, DMAIC, and value stream mapping to boost productivity and reduce waste.

You will analyze workflows, balance lines, develop capacity models, and drive staffing plans to meet demand while maintaining safety and quality. This role requires 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, strong CAD skills, and proven problem-solving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience scaling products from prototype to production is a benefit.
• Skilled in fixture/tooling design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows, labor utilization, and line balancing.
• Develop capacity models, production strategies, and staffing plans.
• Drive cost reduction through cycle-time improvements and standardized work.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, and process analyses.
• Lead root cause analysis to remove production constraints and improve stability.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability and value stream performance.
• Support process validation, change management, and compliance.
• Manage strategic improvement projects from concept to implementation with measurable gains.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-starter

Prioritization

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

DMADV

5S

Job description

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance using Lean manufacturing principles.

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows, labor utilization, and line balancing to maximize throughput and resource efficiency.
• Develop and implement capacity models, production strategies, and staffing plans to support customer demand and business growth.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through cycle-time improvements, standardized work, and enhanced process efficiency.
• Establish and monitor key manufacturing performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, and process analyses to identify bottlenecks and improve material and information flow.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts to eliminate production constraints and improve operational stability.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability, scalability, and overall value stream performance.
• Support process validation, change management, and continuous improvement activities to ensure compliant and sustainable manufacturing operations.
• Manage strategic operational improvement projects from concept through implementation, delivering measurable gains in productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.

5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing industrial engineering, understand manufacturing metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g., lean, DMAIC), Have hands-on experience scaling products from prototype to production is a benefit, skilled in fixture/tooling design and implementation

• Strong CAD and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with regulated medical device environments
• Strong problem-solving skills
• attention to detail
• self-starter with proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision
• good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• good written and verbal communication
• ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet project deadlines with high attention to detail
• SolidWorks proficiency desired
• familiarity with 5s and DMADV

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to wear clean room clothing and work in a cleanroom environment as needed

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded engineer to join a small team supporting a recently acquired medical device startup. As a Industrial Engineer, you will support the development, validation, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for our innovative surgical device - directly contributing to product quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. In all actions, the Industrial Engineer will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented processes and procedures.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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