We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Aug 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

At Medtronic, we believe in advancing healthcare and improving lives through innovative technologies and purposeful collaboration. We are seeking a Senior Operational Excellence (OpEx) Engineer to join our team in Danvers, MA, where you'll play a critical role in shaping efficient, scalable, and sustainable manufacturing processes that support our life-changing therapies.

As a Senior OpEx Engineer, you will lead and support strategic initiatives aimed at improving plant performance—driving measurable outcomes in capacity planning, cost savings, and process optimization. You’ll serve as a change agent and coach, applying Lean, Six Sigma (preferably Black Belt), and data-driven tools to elevate productivity, efficiency, and quality across the site.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and execute complex, cross-functional continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, cycle time, throughput, and space utilization

• Conduct capacity modeling and planning to optimize resource allocation and support future growth

• Improve facility layout and material flow using AutoCAD and Lean principles to enhance space efficiency and safety

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify process bottlenecks and design scalable solutions

• Mentor and coach cross-functional teams in Lean Six Sigma methodology, embedding a culture of continuous improvement

• Use data analytics and advanced Excel tools to perform root cause analysis, develop KPIs, and track project impact

• Support and champion inclusive team dynamics, ensuring all voices are heard and respected during improvement efforts

Required Knowledge and Experience: 
Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives with measurable results

·       Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt certification highly preferred)

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, modeling)

·       Experience with AutoCAD or similar layout/space planning tools

·       Proven ability to influence without authority and work across multiple departments

·       Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (or equivalent experience)

·       Master’s degree in a related field

·       Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharma, aerospace, etc.)

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate change and drive alignment

·       Experience in cost modeling or capital project justification

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 essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and