Lead Operational Excellence Engineer (Lean Six Sigma)

abbott; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation, Sick, Personal Days

Job summary

abbott seeks a Lead Operational Excellence Engineer to enhance quality and efficiency in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives and aligning site-level enhancements with divisional strategies.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, deploying Lean Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and mentor colleagues. Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and six years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401K matching, and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Production and/or Business Excellence.
• Ability to effectively communicate cross functionally to assist with resolving Quality/Engineering issues.
• Ability to evaluate and lead resolution of complex process issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site-wide continuous improvement initiatives aligned with divisional strategy.
• Deliver Lean Sigma projects using DMAIC methodology.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement Operational Excellence tools and methodologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma principles

Statistical analysis

Communication skills in English and Spanish

Problem-solving techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

abbott seeks a Lead Operational Excellence Engineer to enhance quality and efficiency in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives and aligning site-level enhancements with divisional strategies.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, deploying Lean Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and mentor colleagues. Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and six years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401K matching, and career development.