Senior Engineer, Lean Manufacturing

Overview

As a Senior Engineer, Process/Lean Manufacturing you will be identifying areas of improvement in safety, quality, and productivity in the manufacturing of AB’s Class III medical devices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams/leaders/engineers to deliver improvements, conduct continuous improvement projects using Lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Fishbone Diagram, Level Loading, Single Piece Flow, 5S, etc., This position primarily covers the manufacturing organization but may require you to branch off into different departments to support Kaizens that improve business performance.  This job requires an energetic, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, who will ensure that all improvements implemented are consistent with Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Compliance requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Through the use of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, or other similar technique identify processes within manufacturing that can achieve a significant efficiency gain, cost savings, and/or inventory reduction.  Lead implementation of these proposed changes and ensure improvements are sustainable and achieve planned goals.
• Provide Lean leadership and coaching to engineers, operators, supervisors, and other staff to help the business achieve SonovaX goals/timelines.
• Ensure all proposed improvements are consistent with Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Compliance requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to ensure their annual productivity goals for yield and efficiency are achieved. 
• Partner closely with engineering team to identify opportunity for automation to improve process quality/efficiency.
• Drive Visual/Daily management and establish KPIs that are critical to the business achieving its goals.
• Steward a shift in organizational culture to one in which Continuous Improvement is a cornerstone.
• Provide regular reports to Sr. Management highlighting programs and accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travelling Requirement: N/A

What you bring to the team:

Education

• BS Mechanical Engineering or related Science

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree

Work Experience

• 5 or more years of experience in using Lean Manufacturing tools to drive efficiency and cost savings at the manufacturing level
• Experience in Medical Device industry

Personal Competencies

• Self-starter, hands on, direct and clear communicator, honest, genuine, confident and secure.
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Social  Competencies

• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills

Professional Competencies

• Must possess strong computer skills with background with ERP/MRP systems (prefer SAP) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma
• Ability to comprehend complex concepts and identify lacks and problems
• Robust analytical and organizational skills

Language(s)/ Level

• Must effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, verbally and in written format.

IT Skills

• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of computer or PLC-based machine control systems is desirable

Further Requirements

• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form

Our offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and development opportunities – we believe every employee deserves a development plan. Come, learn, and grow with us!

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! 

We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better.  We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.  All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Senior Manager, Human Resources.

Pay Ranges: $93,600/yr - $140,400/yr

Health Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO & paid holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.