Sr Engineering Manager - Northridge Job at Medtronic
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SR ENGINEERING MANAGER – NORTHRIDGE, CA (on-site)
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The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease
Medtronic’s Diabetes campus in Northridge, CA is looking for a
Sr Engineering Manager. You will be work directly with the Site Manufacturing Director to ensure that Engineering Resources, Engineering Leaders and Engineering Team Members are being properly and efficiently allocated throughout the Northridge - Diabetes Manufacturing Campus. You will work with the Managers throughout Northridge and be responsible for the cross-functional allocation of Engineering resources between:
- Manufacturing
- R&D / Pipeline
- New Product Introduction
- Value Stream Manufacturing
- Global Projects
- Product Development Program Managers
- In-process Quality Functions
- Facilities
- Capital Projects
- Product Development
- Large Scale Change Management
Our strategy is to become a holistic diabetes management company focused on making a real difference in outcomes and cost. We want to transform healthcare toward value-based models by driving both product and business model innovation with the goal of elevating patient experience, improving clinical outcomes and lowering the total cost of care for our customers.
Visit www.medtronicdiabetes.com to see an overview of the products in our Diabetes product portfolio.
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A Day in the Life
You will Coach and provide direction for Technical Functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Implement innovations into practice for continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives, as well as supporting Maintenance of Business activities.
Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. You will actively make improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
- Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct / indirect labor.
- Select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Engineering function.
- Develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
- Report progress on a regular basis to the Director of Manufacturing and Site Leader.
- Manage functions to ensure that activities are performed in compliance with Medtronic’s Quality System requirements and EHS policies.
- Maintain conformance to budgetary limitations.
- Recommend and implement training programs to address skill requirements necessary to facilitate internal promotions and job satisfaction to maximize productivity of the Engineering Team.
- As applicable, provide cross-training for Engineers to ensure back-up personnel exist for all key positions.
- Participate in cross-facility initiatives to determine company-wide best practices and the improvement of business processes.
- Plan, directs and implement all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems.
- May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.
- Oversee the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.
- Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.
- Direct the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.
- Manage feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.
- Monitor documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.
- Organize the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant Engineering experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Regulated Industry with 5+ years of Managerial Experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Engineering experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Regulated Industry with 5+ years of Managerial Experience
Nice to Have
- Master of Science Degree in Engineering / Advanced Degree preferred.
- PMP Certification.
- Past engineering experience in Medical Device Manufacturing
- Proven experience in orchestrating and implementing DRM / DFSS improvements resulting in sustained change
- Experience in the application of statistical methods for improvements in product performance
- Black Belt or Master Black Belt – Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) / DRM or similar methodology
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The incumbent should have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
- Experience in leading large-scale change management.
- Experience in the application of statistical methods for improvements in product performance
- Demonstrated experience working in a Research and Development organization as a change agent implementing DRM / DFSS methods and strategies
- Experience and ability to train, lead, mentor, coach and inspire individuals and teams to significantly impact the business
- Familiarity with FDA and ISO standards
- Leadership experience at the manager level in an Engineering organization
- Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to interface at all levels in the organization
- Ability to work with others and accomplish goals working within a team
- Experience as a creative problem solver
- Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
- Confidence in applying engineering experience to make pragmatic choices about system design, architecture, and implementation
- The incumbent should be technically competent and able to provide clear direction to engineers and technicians.
- Be responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
- Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
- Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct / indirect labor.
- Select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
- Improve schedule linearity, reduce cycle times and inventory, reduce costs, and improve employee satisfaction.
- Participate in performing annual performance reviews, pay adjustments and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all direct report employees.
- Deliver performance coaching and discipline to direct reports.
- Monitor product quality, react to quality incidents and coordinate corrective actions as necessary.
- Conduct regular and ongoing informational and improvement team meetings.
- Monitor compliance to safety rules, work expectations and housekeeping standards.
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)
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
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