Continuous Improvement Engineer I

**MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE**

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Execute method & time studies, capacity analysis and line balancing.
- Calculate business unit direct labor needs to support year over year demands and to establish direct labor estandards in coordination with the finance and operations teams.
- Generate models and/or scenarios for Direct Labor Headcount requirements and volumes rates that support the best optimal cost structure for the business.
- Provide support in the overall layout administration for specific product line
- Provide support in layout changes that enable growth, space utilization and flow improvements
- May provide support to the implementation of 5s activities in manufacturing and or support areas
- Organize and plan the activities, able to keep track and provide progress status updates.
- Support the introduction of new product lines by creating the capacity models and defining the correct distribution of work stations throughout the manufacturing area.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Education Level_

Bachelor's Degree.
**_ Major/Field of Study_**

Engineering

**Experience/Background**
- Experience_

0-3 years of working experience on similar roles.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping, or similar.
- Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCad).
- Willing to travel
- Language Proficiency_

Intermediate Commands of English / Required
- Preferred Qualifications & Education _

1 year prior experience in medical devices manufacturing