Director of Engineering

Summary: The Engineering director will Lead professional associates with a common goal to improve the process & equipment reliability of current and future operational processes. The person chosen for this position will also be a key contributor to a larger plant leadership team whose goals and objectives are to pursue higher levels of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Costs & Employees.

Duties/Responsibilities:include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Sustaining & Operational Excellence Engineering
  
• Lead & Mentor Engineers & Technicians within Lean Manufacturing principles (A3/DMAIC) through the setting of clear objectives, evaluation against objectives, & instilling a performance-oriented culture.
  
• Coach & oversee Project Leaders to ensure high-quality and on-time projects to meet customer & organizational commitments.
  
• Coordinates & Drives business improvements including scrap, FPY and CLA initiatives along with driving COGS improvements.
  
• Coaches & Mentors Cross-functional teams within Lean Manufacturing
  
• Provides ownership & guidance on process design & technical direction to engineering staff.
  
• Responsible for meeting department financial performance
  

• • Responsible for seeking out & determining the Best Technologies to support overall future business strategies to improve on Quality, Delivery & Cost.
    

• Maintenance
  
• Develops and implements a long-range Proactive maintenance plan including Preventive and Predictive Maintenance leveraging TPM & autonomous maintenance.
  
• Ensures that breakdowns or disruptions in the production processes are minimized with a focus on safe, productive, and pleasant working environment.
  
• Supervises, leads, & inspires a team of subordinates to efficiently achieve departmental objectives through daily planning & scheduling.
  
• Manages department spending and performance, initiates programs and procedures to reduce spending and enhance performance.
  
• Participates & leads in the selection of equipment evaluation & proposals.
  
• Determines skill gaps and defines training to bridge any gaps within the department.
  

• • Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving maintenance related problems.
    

Competencies/Essential Functions:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite & ERP systems.
  
• Experience with implementation of LEAN Manufacturing tools and techniques.
  
• Experience with project Managing including planning & execution.
  
• Establishes & ensures planned routine Maintenance are completed on time & critical spare s part inventory is maintained.
  

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited University (advanced degree preferred)
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Engineering Managing within Medical Device Industry with CNC & Cleaning System equipment.
  
• Minimum 5 years experience in developing manufacturing processes for Medical Device Industry with CNC equipment (Swiss & Grind CNC & Automated experience preferred).

  
  What You Won t Do:

  • Feel stuck we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
    
  • Get bored we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
    
  • Feel like a number we re a close-knit bunch and always have each other s backs
    

  
  

  Who You Are:
  

  • A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
    
  • A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
    
  • A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
    
  • Someone who accepts assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
    
  • Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
    
  • An effective communicator, both written and verbal
    

Benefits

What You ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
  
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Great 401(k) with company match
  
• Generous employee referral bonus program
  
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
  
• Temperature controlled environment
  
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
  
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.