Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description:

At Enovis™ we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and we glory in the grind of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together.

Job Title:
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Reports To:
Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain
Location:
Houston (onsite)
Business Unit Description:
Foot & Ankle

Role Summary:

We’re looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual for our Continuous Improvement (EGX) Engineer position. In this role the Continuous Improvement (EGX) Engineer will be responsible for driving strategic alignment of continuous improvement activities across the Foot and Ankle business unit operations. The Continuous Improvement (EGX) Engineer will lead efforts related to training, kaizen, process improvement projects, GEMBA walks, daily management, and productivity projects. This role will lead the lean journey, continuing to drive operational transformation and maturity. This role reports to the Vice President of Operations and will be actively engaged in all critical processes across the business to simplify work and drive improvement to deliver value to our customers.

Join this great team for an opportunity to work in the exciting Medical Device Industry.

Key Responsibilities:

The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this role.  Other related duties may be assigned to meet the business need. 

• Promote Lean Six Sigma practices by educating the organization in the use of lean principles.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools (i.e., value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba walks, DMAIC, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement.
• Provide leadership by mentoring associates in the use of lean tools, ensuring transfer of knowledge, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coach, guide, empower, and mentor production staff and supervisors in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Collect and analyze data on plant processes, procedure, and performance using evaluation tools and make recommendations for improvement to Leadership Team.
• Track, Monitor, and report regularly on status of projects.
• Monitor product and process improvement milestones to ensure on-time completion and sustainability.
• Analyze, develop, ratify, implement, and standardize best practices across the network.
• Audit all established Lean Six Sigma processes to ensure sustainability.

Minimum Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM-related field
• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma, with prior experience both leading and facilitating events
• At least 5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, process improvement or related field. Medical Device experience is a plus.

Work environment | Physical Demands

• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane as needed (travel out of the Houston metropolitan area will be needed)
• Ability to tug, pull, or lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Desired Characteristics:

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to articulate clearly, professionally, and effectively
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with little supervision
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and sensitivity of business changes
• Ability to operate a computer and other general office equipment

Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.

“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.

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