Continuous Improvement Engineer

Schivo Medical manufactures a diverse range of essential medical technology solutions. Working with us, you will be manufacturing or supporting the manufacture of a vast array of different products including robotic surgery instruments, neurosurgical tools, and cardiovascular closure devices that treat chronic disease in new ways so people can live better and longer. As an employee of Schivo Medical, you will tackle a wide array of problems, including some of the world’s greatest medical challenges. You will be part of a company committed to helping you build a fulfilling and a rewarding career.

Job Summary:

Continuous Improvement Engineers (CIE) provide support in areas of Continuous Improvement and facilitate individuals and teams by implementing change and improvements to processes throughout the organization. 

The CIE is responsible for training of other personnel on continuous improvement tools and assures the highest quality and least costly manufacturing processes are put in place when improvements are made.

Improvement activities include but not limited to participation in, and leading of cross functional teams through, the execution of continuous improvement projects on processes and methods while focusing on customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and productivity using lean six sigma methodology and tools.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a change agent in the organization by driving change and implementing continuous improvement processes, while utilizing and improving existing methodologies
• Promote lean manufacturing practices by educating the organization in the use of lean principles
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools (i.e. value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba walks, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement
• Actively participate in, and lead, cross functional teams through the execution of continuous improvement projects, of processes and methods, focused on customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and productivity using the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools
• Create and update work procedures, forms, and process flows based on projects
• Track, monitor and report regularly on status of projects
• Provide analytics to support the need for a change and the return on investment 
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

 Necessary Education, Skills, and Competencies (including licensing and certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in a related engineering discipline from an accredited, four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and SAP experience preferred.              
• Green belt certification 

Benefits:

Schivo Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(match)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• EAP Program
• Life Insurance
• Employee referral program 
• Addtl incentives