Operational Excellence Engineer

This role is at the heart of our manufacturing environment and combines project management, process improvement, data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

As our Operational Excellence Engineer, you will lead improvement and cost-saving projects, work closely with managers and employees, and help build a strong culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.

What makes this role special?

3 out of the last 4 employees in this role grew into new positions within the company — making this position a meaningful opportunity for professional growth, exposure and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional cost-saving and operational improvement projects


• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation


• Work closely with managers and employees to drive engagement and change


• Manage employee improvement ideas and Kaizen initiatives


• Analyze operational KPIs and support data-driven decision making


• Promote Operational Excellence tools and routines such as Lean, 5S, Gemba and Problem Solving


• Conduct trainings and improvement workshops


• Support a culture of continuous improvement across the organization

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree


• 3–5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement or Project Management in an industrial/manufacturing environment


• Strong project management and execution skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority


• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset


• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint


• High level of English

Advantages

• Experience with Lean / Kaizen / Continuous Improvement methodologies


• Experience in medical device, cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments


• Technical or production background


• Experience managing employee engagement or improvement initiatives