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Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Stryker

Kalamazoo, MIJob$78–130K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$78–130K/yr
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer will support manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, leading improvement initiatives, and delivering measurable results across production systems in a regulated environment, combining hands‑on execution with cross‑functional collaboration to optimize performance. The role involves value‑stream mapping, kaizen events, material flow design, cost tracking, and coaching staff on lean principles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Value Stream MappingKaizen EventsLean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement MethodologiesProcess ImprovementOperational Excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree2 Years Professional Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Continuous Improvement or Related Field2 Years Experience Supporting Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean Manufacturing InitiativesBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringLean Manufacturing CertificationExperience Working in a Highly Regulated Industry Such as Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace or Similar Manufacturing EnvironmentsExperience Leading Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, or Productivity Improvement ProjectsExperience Analyzing Operational Metrics and Implementing Process Improvements That Improve Efficiency, Quality, or Cost Performance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

As a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, leading improvement initiatives, and driving measurable results across production systems. This position combines hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and co-facilitate value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events to identify opportunities for operational improvement.

  • Implement future-state process improvements that reduce lead times, changeover times, inventory levels, and other key lean performance metrics.

  • Design and optimize material and workflow systems between manufacturing work cells to improve production flow and efficiency.

  • Partner with Finance and operational teams to quantify, track, and report cost reduction and productivity improvement results.

  • Coach and train employees on lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies while personally executing improvement projects.

What You Will Need

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, continuous improvement, or a related field.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience supporting process improvement, operational excellence, or lean manufacturing initiatives.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

  • Lean Manufacturing certification.

  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.

  • Experience leading value stream mapping, kaizen events, or productivity improvement projects.

  • Experience analyzing operational metrics and implementing process improvements that improve efficiency, quality, or cost performance.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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