We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Jul 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Business Process Improvement Analyst to join our Billerica, MA team. This onsite role is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. As a Senior Business Process Improvement Analyst, you will lead and support initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance, improving manufacturing processes, and driving efficiency in our production lines.

You will work cross-functionally with teams across engineering, operations, and quality to implement Lean Six Sigma principles and ensure alignment with Medtronic’s global standards. This is a key role in supporting Medtronic’s commitment to delivering the highest quality products while improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead and support operational excellence initiatives to streamline manufacturing processes, reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Lean Six Sigma Implementation: Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to solve complex operational issues, reduce variation, and improve performance.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Project Management: Manage and execute multiple continuous improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data, identify trends, and develop action plans to resolve inefficiencies, using tools such as root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and control charts.
• Training & Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams on Lean methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and best practices.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and regulatory, to ensure initiatives meet compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Support Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Ensure that all initiatives are executed in compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA regulations) and Medtronic’s internal policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

OR

• An advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations excellence role within a regulated environment (medical device industry is a plus).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive results in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including data analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Project management experience, with a proven track record of managing and executing improvement projects on time and within scope.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage employees at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated environment.
• Advanced certifications in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Black Belt, Master Black Belt).
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and data analytics tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, or similar.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the