Industrial Engineer I: Lean Process Improvement (Onsite)

Medtronic plc; Fridley (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking an Industrial Engineer I in Fridley, MN, to support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will analyze processes, conduct time studies, and drive Lean and Six Sigma projects in a regulated environment to boost throughput and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to develop standardized work, optimize layouts, and enable data-driven decisions for measurable on-floor results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred (Medical devices, pharma, biotech).
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, process mapping, or facility layout.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, SAP, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing waste, improving productivity, and reducing costs.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and labor utilization studies to support operational decision making.
• Support development and optimization of facility layouts, equipment utilization, workspaces, and material flow.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management systems, and process controls to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to address operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process analysis

Value stream mapping

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Medtronic plc is seeking an Industrial Engineer I in Fridley, MN, to support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will analyze processes, conduct time studies, and drive Lean and Six Sigma projects in a regulated environment to boost throughput and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to develop standardized work, optimize layouts, and enable data-driven decisions for measurable on-floor results.