Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
stryker· Stryker Employment Company, LLC
About this role
Work Flexibility: Onsite
As a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, leading improvement initiatives, and driving measurable results across production systems. This position combines hands-on execution with cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do
Lead and co-facilitate value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Implement future-state process improvements that reduce lead times, changeover times, inventory levels, and other key lean performance metrics.
Design and optimize material and workflow systems between manufacturing work cells to improve production flow and efficiency.
Partner with Finance and operational teams to quantify, track, and report cost reduction and productivity improvement results.
Coach and train employees on lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies while personally executing improvement projects.
What You Will Need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, continuous improvement, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting process improvement, operational excellence, or lean manufacturing initiatives.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Lean Manufacturing certification.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.
Experience leading value stream mapping, kaizen events, or productivity improvement projects.
Experience analyzing operational metrics and implementing process improvements that improve efficiency, quality, or cost performance.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer role at stryker?
The listed salary for this Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position at stryker is USD 78K–130K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position at stryker located?
This Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer role at stryker is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer role at stryker full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer role in the Stryker Employment Company, LLC department at stryker.
Which team or department does the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer at stryker belong to?
This Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position is part of the Stryker Employment Company, LLC department at stryker. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position at stryker?
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When was the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer job at stryker posted?
This Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position at stryker was posted on Sep 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
stryker · 💰 USD 78K–130K
You'll be redirected to stryker's official application page on Workday.