Optical Manufacturing Specialist (Industrial Engineer)

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary function of the position:

The job holder should have a sense of continuous improvement (CI) and combine this with a pragmatic approach.  The responsibility of an Industrial Engineer (Optical Manufacturing Specialist) includes collaboration with several interface partners like R&D, Quality, Service, Logistics and Production to implement a lean value stream, a design for manufacturing, smooth material and information flow in a structured layout and as well best fixtures, tools and work instructions for the operators.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Project management and on-site support in the transfer of manufacturing processes to other locations within Europe
• Coordination & execution of trainings on the shopfloor in optical manufacturing
• Close cooperation with Manufacturing and R&D in the introduction of new manufacturing technologies
• Identify and drive implementation of projects designed to improve quality and efficiency, reduce cost, increase flexibility and capacity using lean and six sigma principles as appropriate
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• At least 2+ year work experience and experience in the optical industry is desirable or an advance degree
• Intermediate knowledge in lean production is desirable
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office applications, SAP and CAD knowledge desirable
• High motivation and a proactive work attitude to take the initiative and work efficiently with others in the team
• Good analytical, problem-solving solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Proven success in optimizing production processes
• Travel up to 50% in project phases (transfer & ramp-up), willingness to conduct on-site training. Good intercultural communication skills to build up internal/external relationships
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in German and English, Bulgarian desirable

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