Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Overall departmental resource responsible for governing the complete engineering path for multiple product families/products produced in the Bellco Mirandola plant. Coordination of all engineering efforts to achieve departmental/plant goals for total product cost, quality, and delivery. General responsibilities include product/process troubleshooting, product quality management, component design and modification, control of design documentation, manufacturing process evaluation, product cost management and product quality management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Primary departmental resource responsible for establishing product engineering direction, with focus on product manufacturability and design stability for multiple product lines or families. Primary departmental resource responsible for establishing product engineering direction, with focus on customer feedback / satisfaction, for multiple product lines or families. Identification and implementation of design improvements for existing product components in collaboration with R&D and assemblies resulting in improved product stability, quality, cost performance, and delivery. Monitor product lines’ overall economy including customer feedback, cost performance, and quality performance to identify areas for improvement. Maintain documentation associated with product design and manufacture Provide technical support for production assembly tooling design and implementation including applied automation Oversee product line transfer(s) from R&D to mature manufacturing. Aid in establishment and communication of departmental goals and focus for plant engineering. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide support and direction for lower level engineers with regard to overall engineering decisions and departmental/company policy Ability to work flexible hours as project needs dictate Occasional travel (approx 10%) to other manufacturing locations or training facilities Other duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; preferred Masters in Engineering or Business Management Experience: Minimum of 10 years operations, project, and process improvement in Global Medical Devices Companies Strong Trouble shooting-skills, quality skills, and mechanical aptitude a must Project management capabilities Demonstrated leadership experience and a track record of developing reports ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: Close working Interface with departmental engineers to establish engineering direction and goals with respect to overall product stability and cost performance. Daily working interface with R&D, Manufacturing, Planning, and QC groups to set direction for product lines to accomplish plant production goals. Interface with R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Maintenance, Planning/Procurement, and Quality Groups to achieve and understand departmental, plant, and company goals. Skills/Qualifications: Team player able to effectively interact with all disciplines Self starter able to interpret critical aspects of information received from multiple sources Understanding of FDA regulations surrounding the manufacture of medical devices, GMPs, and process validations. Experience using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools. Knowledge of project management and CAD (Solid Works) software. Ability to orchestrate multiple high priority tasks in different areas of manufacturing. Ability to express ideas both in written and oral communications. Ability to coordinate with different people who have different priorities and agendas to accomplish the task at hand. Knowledge of up-to-date production and automation equipment, processes, designs and functions. Knowledge of modern computer programs to include project management software. Ability to supervise and manage diverse groups of people and operations. Excellent interpersonal and reasoning skills. Ability to develop and integrate new technology for production purposes. Knowledge of design engineering tools such as Solid Works, standard machine shop processes, and specialty shop capabilities. Follow all certified standards, GMP, OSHA, plant policies and procedures. Skills/Competencies: Project Management Lean and Six Sigma tools and implementation techniques Working knowledge of quality system regulations, GMPs and ISO Ability to lead and facilitate teams Good verbal and written communication skills – Fluent in English Trouble shooting skills Working Conditions Clean Room, Manufacturing area, and Office area About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) ...