Full job description Date: Apr 4, 2024
Location: Jaffrey, NH, US
Company: Teleflex
Expected Travel : Up to 10%
Requisition ID : 10150
About Teleflex Incorporated Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
OEM – Teleflex Medical OEM is a leading global provider of product development and production services for medical device manufacturers. We set ourselves apart with deep expertise, decades of experience, a dedication to design for manufacturability, and extensive, in-house capabilities, which include engineering, regulatory services, material selection and formulation, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and packaging. We deliver industry-changing innovations and next-generation solutions for extrusions; diagnostic and interventional catheters; balloons and balloon catheters; sheath/dilator sets; specialty sutures, braids and fibers; and bioabsorbable sutures, yarns and resins. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.
Position Summary The Engineering Manager will report to the Plant Manager for the Jaffrey manufacturing plant and be responsible for managing, planning, directing and coordinating manufacturing and product development engineering activities. This position plays a vital role as a member of the Jaffrey plant leadership team and will be instrumental in leading continuous improvement efforts, process efficiency improvements and lean manufacturing. Accountable for the creation, development, design and improvement of products in conformance with all regulations required for all products produced. Also, is responsible for the selection or design of all special production machinery and tooling necessary to maintain manufacturing operations at competitive levels. Providing leadership to the engineering groups, the role is focused on exceeding plant objectives and supporting the overall operations of the business.
Principal Responsibilities Serves as a member of the Facility's Operating Management Team and contributes through functional expertise, counsel, and experience with meeting current and long-range business strategies and plans. Acts as a liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Operations and Customer Service to meet or exceed customer and business expectations. Communicate and act as liaison with other departments to facilitate engineering support to the facility and customers and prepare written/computer reports concerning engineering. Plans, conducts, and directs product development and manufacturing engineering projects to support manufacturing processes which are difficult and complex in nature, necessitating the application of engineering knowledge and Lean Manufacturing skills. Administers an engineering program of high technical competence and judgment, ensuring sound technical medical device engineering. May originate and apply new and unique engineering methods and procedures – Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, process FEMA's, etc. Responsible for product and process development, launch and support including: contract review, prototype development, pre-production operations, pilot production lots, transfer to full production and on-going support. Perform those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the engineering operations, including provision for the selection and employee counseling and motivation, meeting organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the engineering group. Supervise, coordinate, train, coach, mentor, develop and review the work of assigned staff. Administer company rules, regulations, policies and ethics governing employment. Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned or necessitated by business conditions or changes. Light travel to customers and suppliers. Education / Experience Requirements B.S. Degree in Engineering Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing manufacturing and/or product development engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in a regulated enviornment Computer literate with Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. Experience with validation and verification Medical Device instrumentation experience Exceptional team building and communication skills A disciplined approach to project management Experience in Cell and Lean Manufacturing Application of 6 Sigma in a manufacturing setting CAD/CAM experience Specialized Skills / Other Requirements Must be a self-motivated and driven leader. The ability to understand the motives and objectives of the business, the big picture. Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and to develop and motivate others. Position requires regular exercise of decision making, problem solving, and policy or procedure interpretation skills. Understands the extrusion process and equipment and evaluates new manufacturing equipment and process needs for the site. Must possess relevant manufacturing and product knowledge, stage gate product development procedures, DHF experience and over all medical device procedures. Attendance and flexibility in working schedule is required due to the expectations and variety of workloads and the teams work schedules.
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Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: or .
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
