About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Entry-level Continuous Improvement Engineer role focused on supporting operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. You will work on the production floor, collaborate with operations leadership and cross-functional teams, and support data-driven process improvements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and KPIs focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify opportunities
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and help implement 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
• Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 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
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills; self-motivated and a quick learner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Local candidates are strongly preferred

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Compensation & Location

• Pay: $31.43 - $36.43 per hour
• Location: New Hope, MN (on-site / production-floor engagement)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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