Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

At Enovis we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis?

As a key member of the R&D BAS team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title

Continuous Process Improvement Engineer

Reports To

Sr. Manager PMO

Location:

Carlsbad, CA

Business Unit Description

Enovis is a market leader in bracing and supports. Trusted by clinicians, professional athletes and active people from all walks of life, our innovative products and technologies are designed to enhance performance, protection and recovery for the knee, hip, shoulder, back, ankle and more. Our flagship brand, DonJoy, pioneered the concept of functional knee bracing more than 40 years ago. Since then, we have continued to advance bracing technology, reshaped the care path with MotionMD, and added recognized brands to our family, including Aircast, Procare and Exos. Look for us on the field, in the gym and around town.

Job Title/High-Level Position Summary: The Process Improvement project manager’s primary responsibility is to lead critical, cross functional, process improvement initiatives. The candidate must have a proven track record of implementing changing in dynamic, fast-moving environment.

The Continuous improvement project manager will play an active role in Bracing and Supports annual and multi-year strategic initiatives such as planning opportunities for new organic growth, evaluation of acquisitions, and large-scale business process improvement activities using lean methodologies.

This position will help SR. Manager PMO leader in budget and financial reporting process improvement. They will support employee engagement initiatives to ensure improved performance on engagement scores.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop competency in the most relevant Enovis Growth Excellence (EGX) tools, including Accelerated Product Development, Root Cause Countermeasure, and Transactional Process Improvement
• Evangelize EGX tools to drive cross-functional alignment and improvement to New Product Development process
• Develop and improve third party relationships that can increase the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Bracing and Supports’ NPD efforts
• Develop process improvement roadmap and drive resulting actions
• Initiate, lead, and implement process improvement projects through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices
• Participate in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for programs and individuals
• Bring expertise or identify subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc.
• Provide training activities, and support/mentor change agents and team members
• Communicate successful outcomes and promote a culture of ongoing process improvement
• Ensure that policies and procedures align with corporate vision
  
  

Minimum Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical) or equivalent Master’s degree
• 5+ years of related experience
• Problem solving and leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project planning, risk management, time management and other project management skills.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and or change management
  
  

Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.

Travel Requirements

• Should be flexible to travel up to 5% of time
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with MS project management and other Microsoft tools.
• Creativity, communication and teamwork skills.
• Time management abilities.
• PMP certification
  
  

“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.

What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the “why” behind our purpose, values and behaviors:

Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on Vimeo

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Income Protection Plans
• Discounted Insurance Rates
• Legal Services
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.

Join us in creating better together!

About Enovis

Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.