Operational Excellence Engineer

We’re hiring an Operational Excellence Engineer to join QMD.

At QMD, we create silicone based medical solutions that improve lives.

We are looking for a hands-on, people-oriented and impact-driven professional to lead continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.

This role is at the heart of our manufacturing environment and combines project management, process improvement, data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

As our Operational Excellence Engineer, you will lead improvement and cost-saving projects, work closely with managers and employees, and help build a strong culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.

What makes this role special?

3 out of the last 4 employees in this role grew into new positions within QMD — making this position a meaningful opportunity for professional growth, exposure and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional cost-saving and operational improvement projects

Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation

Work closely with managers and employees to drive engagement and change

Manage employee improvement ideas and Kaizen initiatives

Analyze operational KPIs and support data-driven decision making

Promote Operational Excellence tools and routines such as Lean, 5S, Gemba and Problem Solving

Conduct trainings and improvement workshops

Support a culture of continuous improvement across the organization

Requirements

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree

3–5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement or Project Management in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Strong project management and execution skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to influence and lead without direct authority

Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset

High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

High level of English

Advantages

Experience with Lean / Kaizen / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Experience in medical device, cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments

Technical or production background

Experience managing employee engagement or improvement initiatives

Please send your CV to nbisrael@qmd.net

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