Operational Excellence Co‑Op in MedTech Manufacturing

About the role

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Co‑Op is a one‑year development program within a world‑class medical device manufacturing environment. You will support performance improvement by applying Lean Manufacturing, data analytics and structured problem‑solving techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Support Lean initiatives such as Kaizen events, Gemba walks, Value Stream Mapping and waste reduction.
• Analyze manufacturing metrics (throughput, cycle time, OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, inventory, WIP).
• Assist with line balancing, capacity planning, labor optimization and production flow improvements.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, A3 and DMAIC methods.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations with Excel, Power BI, Minitab and Visio.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Technical Operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP and Johnson & Johnson quality requirements.

Required profile

• At least four years completed of an accredited undergraduate program, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Expected graduation after July 2028, cumulative GPA ≥ 3.3.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication.
• Authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, formulas).
• Data analysis and visualization tools: Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, Visio.
• Lean Manufacturing methodologies: Kaizen, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work.
• Root‑cause analysis techniques: 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, A3, DMAIC.
• Statistical concepts: OEE, SPC, Cp/Cpk, process capability.
• Programming and database skills: SQL, Python, Power Automate.
• Lean Six Sigma or related continuous‑improvement training.