Continuous Improvement Engineer I

Abbott Laboratories • Plymouth, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Plymouth MN location for our Electrophysiology business. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
• 0-2 years experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading Continuous improvement events
• Experience with problem solving such as A3/DMAIC
• Med Device or regulated industry
• Project management experience

Responsibilities

• Acts as change agent to lead implementation and effectiveness of continuous improvement systems and tools in support of value stream goals and objectives.
• Facilitates and coaches cross functional improvement events to deliver positive and measurable results for the value stream.
• Supports the continuous improvement strategy in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department. Coordinates with operations team to ensure alignment and resource support related to continuous improvement.
• Works with the value stream support team to develop space plans and capacity models.
• Develops and trains continuous improvement methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work, and material flow to internal resources within the organization.
• Provides input for identification of department goals which align to strategic objectives.
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level