Lean Industrial Engineer II - Continuous Improvement

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 71,500 - 135,800; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Industrial Engineers in Maple Grove, MN support lean and continuous improvement initiatives across production and business processes. You will help eliminate waste and optimize value for customers through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven problem solving.

The role emphasizes Kaizen events, facility layout, and labor standard development, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction. Onsite work in Minnesota, with no visa sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial or engineering is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean Principles, Systems, and Tools.
• Proficient user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Experience with capacity analysis, problem solving and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean tools and methodologies, including value stream mapping, line balancing, mistake-proofing, pull systems, standard work, changeover reduction, statistical analysis, line design, and strategic planning.
• Manage cross-functional projects focused on problem-solving, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement initiatives to enhance quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance.
• Lead facility layout and workstation design projects to improve workflow, reduce labor effort, and optimize space, equipment, and resources.
• Analyze products, manufacturing processes, and business operations to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across the value stream.
• Develop and maintain labor standards to support accurate product costing and resource planning.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve labor productivity and drive year-over-year performance gains.
• Promote and coach Lean principles, continuous improvement practices, and an Operational Excellence culture throughout the site.
• Design and deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement training to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Stay current on industry best practices through benchmarking, professional development, and ongoing learning, and apply new knowledge to improve business performance.
• Mentor team members and may supervise co-ops and interns.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Arena

Simulate

FlexSim

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Boston Scientific Industrial Engineers in Maple Grove, MN support lean and continuous improvement initiatives across production and business processes. You will help eliminate waste and optimize value for customers through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven problem solving.

The role emphasizes Kaizen events, facility layout, and labor standard development, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction. Onsite work in Minnesota, with no visa sponsorship provided.