Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer – Lean, Automation & Data

Research & Diagnostic Systems, Inc.

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 144,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + ESPP

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in the Hematology division to lead enterprise-wide process excellence. This on-site role partners with senior leadership to drive Lean, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.

The candidate will collaborate with QA, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to implement AI-assisted analytics, monitor KPIs, and support regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations in

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
7+ years of experience in CI, manufacturing, or operations.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for process improvements within hematology reagents manufacturing.
Prioritize and support cost-improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce waste.
Own and run Visual Factory systems and lead Gemba walks to observe processes and identify opportunities.
Support data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as SmartSheets and Power BI.
Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects under guidance of senior CI professionals.
Support and/or lead manufacturing automation projects and digital transformation initiatives.
Help evaluate automation opportunities and develop business cases for productivity and quality improvements.
Create process flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials to standardize processes.