Industrial Engineer II — Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Medtronic; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to support manufacturing operations through process analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with Manufacturing and Quality to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain measurable results in a fast-paced environment onsite.

The role emphasizes productivity, capacity, quality, and operational performance using industrial engineering principles and Lean methods, with a focus on cycle time studies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant industrial engineering or related experience or Master's degree in Engineering/related field.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing processes, workflows, or production systems using data-driven problem-solving methods.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement, operational excellence, or productivity initiatives.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production systems to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, capacity, and cost reduction objectives.
• Conduct cycle time studies, work analysis, and process evaluations to establish performance baselines and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize production layouts, operating methods, and workflow sequences to support manufacturing objectives.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, quantify improvement opportunities, and support decision making.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to implement and sustain Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support inventory control, production record systems, and operational performance initiatives through data analysis and process improvement activities.
• Assist with facility, equipment, and operational planning efforts that support manufacturing growth and efficiency objectives.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Medtronic in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to support manufacturing operations through process analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with Manufacturing and Quality to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain measurable results in a fast-paced environment onsite.

The role emphasizes productivity, capacity, quality, and operational performance using industrial engineering principles and Lean methods, with a focus on cycle time studies,