Job Information
Olympus Corporation of the Americas Industrial Engineer II in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Working Location: MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK
Workplace Flexibility: Onsite
Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.
Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.
Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.
Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View
We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.
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Job Description
This position will support the Operational Excellence projects at the site. Analyze the current state of the production area and make recommendations to improve product flow, improve efficiencies and reduce scrap. They will participate/lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
Job Duties
Responsible for overall Facility and Cleanroom Layouts, capacity planning, cost improvement including equipment moves and additions.
Liaison with Manufacturing engineering to evaluate all current and future production lines for manufacturing layout, work content, and efficiencies for meeting demand.
Select and implement appropriate technologies that result in lower manufacturing cost, lower process variability and higher manufacturing capability.
Develop and collaborate for project status reporting, proactively identifying, resolving, and presenting any issues that may impact the team’s ability to meet key goals.
Works with other functions to standardize, leverage and implement engineering tools and establish best-demonstrated practices.
Assess process capabilities, prioritize process improvement opportunities. Innovate and implement process improvements.
Ownership of Site level Work Content and Driving Productivity Improvements to hit annual targets.
Ability to coach, train, and mentor others on Lean Manufacturing.
Ability to create and influence local and global Lean Tools.
Accountable for Site Continuous Improvement system.
All Other Essential Duties as directed.
Job Qualifications
Required:
B.S. degree in Engineering or Physics, or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of industry experience with a proven track record of successful product development within a regulated product development environment.
Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.): Travel up to 10%, domestic.
Preferred:
Exceptions to the criteria may be allowed for candidates that meet combinations of criteria or have additional exceptional skill sets.
Able to think both logically and creatively and possess sound reporting abilities.
Working knowledge of core engineering tools. For example: 6-sigma, FMEA, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping, Standard Work Instructions, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Work Instruction Creation, DOE methods, Process Characterization, Verification & Validation activities.
Why join Olympus?
Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
12 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
*US Only
**Limited locations
We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .
About us:
Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .
Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Applicants with Disabilities: As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair