Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Hematology

biotechne; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits from day one

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in the Hematology division to drive enterprise-wide process excellence and strategic CI initiatives. You will partner with senior leadership to improve operational efficiency, quality, and scalability across manufacturing.

This role requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, strong data analytics (Power BI/Excel), and experience with ERP/MES environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of CI, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management.
• Proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within hematology reagents manufacturing.
• Identify, prioritize, and support cost-improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Own Visual Factory management systems and lead Gemba walks with frontline teams.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting using Power BI and SmartSheets.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to drive CI initiatives.
• Assist with manufacturing automation projects and digital transformation efforts.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Executive communication

ERP/MES knowledge

Problem-solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Operations

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Minitab/JMP

ERP/MES systems

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $87,600.00 - $144,000.00

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in our Hematology division is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide process excellence at Bio-Techne. This role leads high-impact CI initiatives, partners with senior leadership, and develops long-term strategies to improve operational efficiency, quality, and scalability. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management, and plays a critical role in shaping the CI culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within hematology reagents manufacturing through strong analytical evaluation.
• Identify, prioritize, and support cost improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Own and run Visual Factory management systems and lead Gemba walks to observe processes, engage with frontline teams, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as SmartSheets and Power BI.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects under the guidance of senior CI professionals.
• Support and/or lead manufacturing automation projects as assigned, including process automation, equipment improvements, digital transformation initiatives, and implementation of new technologies to improve operational performance.
• Help evaluate automation opportunities and develop business cases that support productivity improvements, capacity expansion, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Help create documentation such as process flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials to support standardized processes.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and production teams to facilitate continuous improvement efforts and communicate project insights clearly.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular, concise updates to the CI team and leadership.
• Learn and apply AI-assisted analytics to help identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Help maintain compliance with regulatory and quality requirements by integrating CI activities with quality and safety standards.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.

7+ years of experience in CI, manufacturing, or operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Executive-level communication and influence.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management.
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and digital CI tools.
• Proficient with statistical process control software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• Expected to work independently on assigned tasks with general guidance.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments, pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or diagnostic manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience participating in cost savings, productivity improvement, or automation initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, process automation, PLC-controlled systems, or digital manufacturing technologies.
• Eagerness to develop skills in process improvement methodologies, project management, and automation technologies.
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, waste reduction, and cost improvement
• Ability to run Visual Factory systems and lead effective Gemba walks.
• Ability to support multiple improvement and automation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from senior team members.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work on-site at the Minneapolis location; remote work is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs

Use of computer and office equipment

Why Join Bio-Techne

We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, s