Industrial Engineer II

$76,000 - $114,000/Yr

ATS Medtronic ATS Medical, Inc - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

About the position

The Industrial Engineer II at Medtronic will serve as the Operational Excellence (OpEx) point of contact for two small sites in Plymouth, MN. This role focuses on driving improvements across Value Streams by deploying the Medtronic Performance System, which encompasses various excellence frameworks. The engineer will utilize Lean Manufacturing tools and DMAIC methodology to enhance operational efficiency, facilitate training, and support cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to drive improvement across Value Streams.
• Deploy Medtronic Performance System including Strategy Excellence, Value Stream Excellence, Innovation Excellence, Quality Excellence, Improvement Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, Continuous Skills Development, Zero Loss and EHS Performance System.
• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps and facilitate Kaizen events across the Value Stream.
• Deliver DMAIC, Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training & coaching.
• Perform time studies, ergonomic/safety assessments, process flow analysis, line balancing, and productivity evaluations for all production areas.
• Support the identification and implementation of Programmatic Savings initiatives.
• Establish, maintain, and improve labor standards, line layouts, and related costs for management decisions.
• Perform financial analysis for capital equipment purchases, product cost reduction projects, and quality initiatives, providing recommendations.
• Develop and maintain capacity models for all plant products and processes.
• Analyze and design sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities.
• Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or an advanced degree with no experience, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience for a Baccalaureate degree.
• Technical expertise in DMAIC methodology and Lean Manufacturing tools.
• General knowledge of related disciplines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in conducting ergonomic/safety assessments.
• Familiarity with financial analysis for capital equipment and cost reduction projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Commitment to employee contributions and success sharing
• Wide range of benefits and resources for career and life stages