Junior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Coloplast · Cartago
Job description
About the role
The Junior Continuous Improvement Engineer supports improvement initiatives in production and administrative processes using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques. This position works in a regulated medical‑device manufacturing environment and offers the chance to develop technical and problem‑solving skills.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Value Stream Manager and Continuous Improvement team in Lean and Six Sigma projects.
- Support 6S initiatives and help maintain a stable manufacturing foundation.
- Participate in Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping and other improvement activities.
- Help standardise processes and implement metrics to track cost reductions.
- Track annual operational targets and identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to layout design improvements at macro and micro levels.
- Create training materials and documentation, and take part in training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials, Electromechanical Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement or related internships/co‑op programs.
- Intermediate English proficiency (B1 level).
Required skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- 6S methodology
- Kaizen
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process metrics development
- Layout design
- Training material development
What we offer
- Medical insurance
- Gym membership
- Cafeteria subsidy
- Free transportation
- Additional benefits
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Coloplast
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