Operational Excellence Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

This position reports directly to the Site Continuous Improvement Manager. The OpEx engineer is responsible for facilitating the continuous improvement processes, developing mechanisms and systematizing these programs. This role includes coaching employees involved in continuous improvement projects. This position is expected to measure the success and impact of these programs on the business continuously seeking opportunities for enhancement. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive change and achieve sustainable improvements.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead the implementation and management of Continuous Improvement programs to enhance productivity and optimize business processes at the Intuitive Mexicali site.
• Oversee the successful execution of the Continuous Improvement programs.
• Facilitate and coordinate continuous improvement events.
• Effectively deliver training sessions for participants in continuous improvement programs, ensuring comprehensive understanding and engagement.
• Provide coaching on tools and methodologies that ensure the successful completion of continuous improvement projects relevant to Intuitive Mexicali.
• Conduct processes to validate continuous improvement projects, focusing on completion, control metrics, and financial impact.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the OpEx Recognition program to acknowledge outstanding contributions to operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement (OPEX) Engineer.
• Proficient in Continuous Improvement Operating Systems.
• Extensive experience in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) management, including execution and facilitation.
• Experience implementing and Enhancing 5S Programs in Manufacturing and Office environments.
• Software proficiency:
  • MS Office: PowerPoint (Advanced), Excel (Advanced), Project (Intermediate).
  • SAP (Intermediate),
  • Minitab (Advanced),
  • Agile (Intermediate).
• Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in the medical industry.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools.
• Knowledge in continuous improvement events, project management, production line balancing, and Excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrates leadership, proactivity, organizational skills, superb planning abilities, and effective communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Language proficiency: English (Intermediate - 70%).

Required Education and Training

• Schooling: Professional Career.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Strategy Deployment frameworks, such as Hoshin Kanri, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures), BSC (Balanced Score Cards), or related.
• Experience with Data Analytics and reporting Tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SAS (Statical Analysis System).
• Experience with Shainin System: Red X Problem Solving for Manufacturing and Business Processes, FACTUAL and DETAIL roadmaps respectively.

Additional Information

Intuitive es un empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Proporcionamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados cualificados, y prohibimos cualquier tipo de discriminación y acoso, independientemente de su raza, sexo, condición de embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, color, edad, religión, condición de veterano protegido o de discapacidad, información genética o cualquier otra condición protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales aplicables.

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