Continuous Improvement Engineer
The Fountain Group · Plymouth, MN
CONTRACT
Posted Oct 26, 2026
Job Description
Entry-level role designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem-solving, with regular engagement on the production floor. The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.
Duties:
- Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
- Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
- Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
- Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
- Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Duties:
- Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
- Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
- Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
- Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
- Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Additional Details
- City
- Plymouth
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- US
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