Staff Continuous Improvement Engineer

Resonetics; Stony Hill (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonetics, a global leader in advanced engineering and micro-manufacturing for the medical device industry, seeks a Staff Enterprise Excellence Engineer to lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma initiatives and drive improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Ideal candidate holds a Black Belt with 8+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, strong communication, and the ability to coach teams.

Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Engineering, Science, Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proven impact.
• Experience in FDA/ISO regulated environments; medical device experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, project leadership, change management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and facilitation skills with influence.
• Willingness to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Lean Six Sigma initiatives improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and performance.
• Apply DMAIC, statistical analysis, process capability, root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and control planning.
• Lead improvement roadmap initiatives aligned to strategic priorities.
• Implement value streams, line balancing, SQDCT systems, 5S, and sustainment.
• Coach leaders, engineers, and teams in Lean Six Sigma and daily management.
• Mentor Green Belts through scoping, tollgates, and sustainment.
• Use data to prioritize opportunities and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to remove barriers.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Project management

Change management

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger.

The Staff Enterprise Excellence Engineer leads and deploys high-impact, cross-functional improvement initiatives and projects. The role requires a deeply experienced and practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who can identify and translate data into action, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance. The ideal candidate combines strong Lean and Six Sigma expertise with executive-level communication and the ability to implement lean six sigma systems, coach teams, influence leaders and team members, and build sustainable operating discipline across the organization.

Join Resonetics and be part of a team that’s redefining medical device manufacturing. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Lean Six Sigma initiatives or projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and overall operational performance.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methods including DMAIC, statistical analysis, process capability, root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and control planning to solve critical business problems.
• Leads improvement roadmap initiatives and projects aligned to strategic priorities.
• Implements value streams, perform line balancing, implements SQDCT systems, deploys 5S programs, does assessments, and leads cross-functional improvement and problem-solving sessions.
• Coaches leaders, engineers, and teams in Lean Six Sigma, daily management, visual management, and standard work.
• Mentor Green Belts and project teams through scoping, execution, tollgates, and sustainment.
• Use data and performance metrics to prioritize opportunities, quantify impact, and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and support functions to remove barriers and accelerate execution within the site.
• Collaborates, aligns, and directly contributes to the Corporate Enterprise Excellence initiatives, systems, tools, and teams.
• Ensure all improvements are executed in compliance with company procedures and applicable FDA and ISO requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Engineering, Science, Operations, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, or continuous improvement, including meaningful experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a track record of applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to deliver measurable business results.
• Experience in FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments; medical device experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong capability in Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, project leadership, and change management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results through others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Formal Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading enterprise or multi-site improvement initiatives.
• Experience coaching Green Belts or delivering continuous improvement training.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for short periods of time.
• Ability to work in both an office and production/cleanroom environment.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Compensation

• The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $96,000.00 –$155,000.00.

• Our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.