Sustained rapid growth demands innovation and improvement to succeed.  We’re looking for a Lean/Six Sigma leader to join our R&D team in an inaugural role to focus and drive continuous improvements and innovations.

Job Responsibilities:

As an R & D operations engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and improving R&D processes in technical and transactional applications, including multiple engineering disciplines accross our entire product portfolio.      

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement process improvements for the product development cycle and use profile of our devices.
• Effectively deploy LEAN/Six Sigma methods in the R&D to improve performance in systems and products.
• Provide expertise in Six Sigma analytical/statistical tools to management, process owners, users, and key stakeholders on effectiveness of controls and recommend procedural changes.
• Develop and maintain process maps for project and R&D process improvement efforts.
• Develop and administer training on new processes, Quality, LEAN and assist with developing standard operating procedures.
• Analyze business requirements and develop functional specifications for the Global Engineering department.
• Manage and lead project work, provide status updates and deliverables.
• Provide expertise in Six Sigma analytical/statistical tools to management, process owners, users, and key stakeholders on effectiveness of controls and recommend procedural changes.
• Prioritize process improvement opportunities, and innovate and implement process improvements on platform or derivative projects.
• Facilitate teams to drive consensus and change
• Re-Engineer R&D processes to deliver higher quality and faster speed to market.
• Benchmarking for best practices to drive continuous improvement in the R&D processes and our products.

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management or similar technical degree required.
2. 5-7 years of relevant work experience, preferable in the medical device industry.
3. Significant experience in LEAN implementation and/or LEAN Certification with Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.
4. Experienced leading Kaizen events with quantifiable impact and improvements.
5. Ability to multi-task/manage large project volume.
6. Proficient with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in Minitab (or similar), MS Visio and Project
8. Knowledge of medical device industry, market trends, and regulatory environment preferred.
9. Execute tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision.
10. Must have strong analytical, time-management, problem-solving and decision making abilities.

ABIOMED is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or national origin.