Continuous Improvement Engineer, Staff - P32-132

Confluent Medical

Alajuela, Costa Rica
On-site
Lean and six sigma methodologies
Data-driven solutions
Process standardization
Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Staff Continuous Improvement Engineer for their Alajuela, Costa Rica location. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence in manufacturing through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations

Job Summary

  • This position leads mid- to large-scale improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to improve quality, reduce waste, enhance throughput, and strengthen compliance to medical device regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement standardized work, visual management tools, and 5S systems across production areas, partnering with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement best practices.
  • Coach and mentor VSMs, supervisors, technicians, operators, engineers and Support Functions in Lean tools and continuous improvement principles, serving as a subject matter expert supporting cross-site initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Staff Continuous Improvement Engineer for their Alajuela, Costa Rica location. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence in manufacturing through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Data-driven solutions
  • Process standardization
  • Medical device regulatory compliance
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of continuous improvement
  • Innovative data analysis tools
  • Contract manufacturing experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5-9+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)
  • Experience with statistical tools (Minitab, JMP)
  • Knowledge of process validation
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

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