Vantedge Medical is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and manage all Manufacturing Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering activities, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of technical staff, and supporting the company's drive for excellence in safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems including shop floor processes, ERP systems, and quality procedures in an ISO 13485:2016, Mil-Spec, or similarly sophisticated quality environment.
- Depth and breadth of manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, fabrication, machining, welding, cable/harness, powder coating).
- Ability to read and interpret complex customer drawings and specifications.
- Practical knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Infor Visual 9 would be a plus)
- Computer skills including, but not limited to, a sophisticated use of word processing, spreadsheets. Basic knowledge and experience with CAD/CAM (Solidworks, Autocad, Mastercam).
- Strong background in statistical and scientific problem solving techniques, technical documentation, FMEA, APQP, & GD&T.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including creation of clear written instructions for complex processes and creation of process flowcharts, process maps.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and directing department projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and integration of technical activities
- supporting quality engineering and tool design
- providing weekly status reporting on active and inactive engineering projects
- Works with Manufacturing Supervisors and Engineers to develop, maintain and improve setup, operator training and metrics in the areas of production, quality and safety.
- Oversee development of operating procedures and guidelines for the engineering department in order to create a consistent, thorough and methodical approach to product development.
- Identify and implement new hardware and software for the department.
- Works on problems of significant scope, using a high level of initiative to direct staff toward manufacturing support and process improvement.
Other
- Requires a 4-year degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
- 10 years of work experience in a related manufacturing role.
- Medical device industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Prioritize and balance staff workload based on rapidly changing internal and external customer needs.
- Provide effective performance feedback through check-ins, employee recognition, and documented disciplinary action; make recommendations for compensation adjustments as appropriate.
