Continuous Improvement Engineer II
STERIS · St Louis, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $93k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at STERIS (medical devices) in St Louis, MO. (could include internships/co-ops or significant project work related to CI).
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Kanban, Root cause
- Base pay
- $93k–$120k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in Missouri: typical posted base $93k–$120k. This one lists $93k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 10 continuous improvement openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live lean / ci postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 100%
- ✓ Root cause 60%
- ✓ Kaizen 50%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 50%
- Time studies 50%
- ✓ 5S 50%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at STERIS
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: STERIS in St Louis
2 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Supervisor · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- Associate Value Stream Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
Full description from STERISAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Leads the implementation of lean principles tools, systems, and behaviors throughout the organization. Works with stakeholders to identify and facilitate key projects that will improve safety, quality, cycle and lead time, and provide the optimum benefits to the business through waste reduction. Trains teams in lean manufacturing tools and systems such as Kanban, Value Stream Mapping,5S, Visual Management and Kaizen. Manages project activities including communication, timeline, meeting facilitation, data gathering and processing, solution implementation and follow-up.
What You'll Do as a Continuous Improvement Engineer II
- ◆Perform hands-on execution of Lean transformation projects.
- ◆Deliver Lean curriculum per the Lean Course Catalog. Conduct in-person training ranging from orientation to problem solving to lean principles and tools.
- ◆Facilitate Kaizen events; monitor and measure to ensure sustainment of results. Provide guidance to stakeholders on Lean tools and principles including set-up reduction, standardized work, value stream mapping, and problem solving.
- ◆Monitors and oversees Kaizen event follow up activities.
- ◆Estimate production or process times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions including Capital Expenditure requests.
- ◆Perform cost/benefit analysis. Maintains records of Kaizen event metrics.
- ◆Maintains current knowledge and serves as a technical expert in Lean tools and principles including set-up reduction, standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, etc.
- ◆Applies new technical tools and concepts under the direction of others.Participates in change initiatives to better understand business and project goals.
- ◆Other duties that may be assigned.
Required
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- ✓Minimum of 3 years of related experience required. (could include internships/co-ops or significant project work related to CI)
- ✓Experience in a similar related industry/work environment (e.g. manufacturing, service, distribution, etc.)
- ✓Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement.
- ✓Demonstrated effective skills: organization, logic/reasoning, interpersonal, communication (oral and written), accuracy and detail.
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Prefered
- •Experience with medical device or other regulated industries.
- •ASQ, QSR or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations
- •Bronze certification from AME/SME or the ability to certify within 6 months in role.
Pay range for this opportunity is $92,650.00 - $119,900.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
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