Onsite Senior Lean CI Engineer – Value-Stream Excellence

Stryker Group; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker PV in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement to lead value stream mapping workshops and drive lean improvements across production. This onsite role focuses on implementing future state designs, reducing waste, and sustaining product quality in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, quantify cost reductions, and coach others in Lean concepts while supporting NPI and ramp-up activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in Medical Device or highly regulated industry preferred.
• Lean manufacturing certification preferred.
• Ability to identify waste and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events.
• Oversee future state implementation and monitor lean metrics.
• Quantify CI cost reductions with Finance; coach others in Lean concepts.
• Support New Product Introduction and legacy ramp-up plans.
• Contribute to infrastructure configuration for optimal efficiencies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Kaizen events

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Shingijutsu

Job description

Stryker PV in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement to lead value stream mapping workshops and drive lean improvements across production. This onsite role focuses on implementing future state designs, reducing waste, and sustaining product quality in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, quantify cost reductions, and coach others in Lean concepts while supporting NPI and ramp-up activities.