Meet is partnering with an innovative medical device company here in the Bay Area. The are looking for a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join their team reporting up to the VP of Engineering. The company is focused in the class 2 space.
In this position you would develop and implement short and long-term strategies in support of company objectives. The scope of responsibility covers new product transfer to operations from R&D, sustaining activities in partnership with R&D for all active products and the development of new competencies, capabilities, and technologies appropriate to manufacturing operations. The Director oversees staff who are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and installing production equipment, processes, tools and methods required to transfer new products to manufacturing, and to sustain the manufacturing of released products. The Director is responsible for budgeting, staffing of the manufacturing engineering department, and for establishing systems, programs, policies and procedures that ensure ISO 13485 compliance is maintained.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field. A minimum of ten (10) years of manufacturing engineering experience with at least four (3) years in a management capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical background with thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials in a medical device environment preferred.
• Excellent creative, innovative and results oriented project management skills.
• Strong use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, MS project, Word). Familiar with a 3D solid modeling package, preferably Solid Edge, Solid Works, and AutoCad software.
• Proven hands-on experience with QSR/ISO 13485 medical device requirements preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Excellent computer skills including operating Windows based personal computers, various office equipment and machines, and telephone system. Ability to efficiently and effectively use Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to function calmly in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
If this sounds like it could be a good fit please reach out to zoe.petty@peoplewithchemistry.com with your CV.
