Senior Operational Excellence Engineer II
About the role
The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer II is responsible for driving performance improvement across manufacturing operations through the integration of lean principles, industrial engineering methodologies, and strategies.
The role will translate business strategy into executable initiatives by optimizing flow, establishing standard times, improving capacity and space utilization, and deploying structured problem-solving across the value stream.
It plays a critical part in designing efficient processes that enable data-driven decision-making and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.
The engineer leads value-stream analysis, develops future-state designs, implements lean systems supported by digital (lean 4.0) capabilities, and supports the deployment of strategic priorities through aligned project portfolios to ensure tangible business impact and sustained operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Design layouts and optimize material flow and space utilization.
Define takt time, line balancing and labour models.
Analyse and improve process flows, constraints, and line efficiency.
Support new product introductions with line design and capacity analysis.
Lead high-impact Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Lean transformation projects.
Implement and promote Lean principles, tools, and continuous improvement culture.
Develop and track productivity, labour efficiency, and KPI dashboards.
Facilitate and encourage the production team in the use of lean tools such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, Is/Is Not, A3s, DMAIC, PDCA, 3c's, 6S, SMED, and standard work to enable a culture of waste reduction and continuous improvement.
Support integration of ERP, MES, Power BI, and digital shop floor systems.
Use data analytics to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
Facilitate training, mentoring, and Kaizen events for internal Lean capability.
Communicate project updates and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Act as a change agent, driving and sustaining improvements at the cell/line level.
Benchmark with other industries implementing Enterprise Excellence change.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a medical process development or manufacturing environment.
2-4 years' experience defining and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
Primary degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related technological discipline.
Relevant continuous improvement experience with at least a green-belt Lean Six Sigma training.
Key Skills
A black belt in Lean Six Sigma is an advantage.
Knowledge of value-stream layouts, standard time, future factory layout, digital transformation, and Lean 4.0.
Meticulous attention to detail with a methodical and analytical approach and excellent problem-solving tool skillsets.
Very strong organisational and project-management skills.
Critical thinker.
Knowledge of Design Verification and Process Validations, particularly as it pertains to equipment and manufacturing processes.
Excellent planning, organising, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team.
Ability to lead complex problem-solving and cost/capacity improvement projects with cross-functional teams.
Ability to present ideas and concepts clearly and effectively.
Familiar and comfortable with standard medical device documentation.
Ability to grasp and statistically analyse data.
Ability to engage with all stakeholders.
Highly motivated self-starter with an innovative mindset.
Understanding of ISO ***** and FDA Design and Development Processes.
A desire for lifelong learning.
Benefits
Excellent medical care.
Bonus & pension.
Aerogen Connect – an employee-led programme that supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
Commitment of 1 % of profits and time to charities and organisations.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace.
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