Operational Excellence Engineer - Shockwave Medical

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Alajuela, Costa Rica

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Operational Excellence Engineer to join our team located in Shockwave Medical Costa Rica.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease.

Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview  

The Opex Engineer will be responsible for leading manufacturing process improvements incorporating time-saving suggestions, implementing productivity improvement processes, and sustaining efficiencies through the lean six sigma program, with the goal of ensuring optimal customer satisfaction, program efficiency, and financial effectiveness. 

 

Essential Job Functions 


* Lead engineering problem solving and process improvement projects using best practices, ensuring accountability and completion. 



* Works with operations teams to identify potential projects, assess feasibility, and implement solutions. 



* Collaborating with the leadership team to identify and drive value opportunities and to ensure production and operation challenges are well understood and are resourced for resolution. 



* Collaborate with business teams to review processes and identify/implement opportunities for improvements applying Lean Six Sigma concepts & tools. 



* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and work to improve cost performance. 



* Collect data and analyze process performance indicators to ensure business efficiency and quality requirements. 



* Communicate the status and issues of the projects to the organization in a timely, clear, and appropriate manner. 



* Identify potential operational risks and support the areas in the development of strategies to mitigate them. 



* Support deployment of holistic operational excellence program for Shockwave Medical ...