Job Description
Date: Aug 30, 2024
Location: Athlone, L, IE
Company: Teleflex
About Teleflex Incorporated
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people's lives.
Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology.
We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, Quik Clot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, Uro Lift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
Position Summary
This position is being created to drive development of Global Engineering with the objective to unify and standardize our approach to Engineering.
The Global Engineering function is set to drive standardization as well as systemic and focused approach to step change process improvements such as use of statistical process controls, automation, and adoption of disruptive technologies.
Principal Responsibilities
Development and Deployment of Global Engineering Strategy, incl.
Development and Deployment of Global Engineering Team
Drive development and deployment of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, incl.
establishment of technical training programs based on historical data to minimize unwanted disruption
Drive development and deployment of equipment / tool / mold / etc.
management strategies, incl.
management of Teleflex owned equipment / tool / mold at suppliers
Drive development and deployment of standardized approach to engineering line support, incl.
competency setting, process stability monitoring, identification and implementation of opportunities for improvement
Development and deployment of standardized approached to equipment qualification and process validation, incl.
equipment and processes at suppliers
Development and deployment of Advanced Process Engineering, incl.
Automation, Design for Manufacturing, Disruptive Technologies
Identification of core technologies and articulation of standardization requirements for equipment, tooling, etc
Identification and implementation of yield monitoring and improvement programs, material substitution opportunities, etc
Development and deployment of best practice process documentation including setup methodology
Development and deployment of best practice process control methodologies
Establishment and Management of Global Capital Planning Process, incl.
identification and management of all necessary inputs
Develop and provide meaningful input to the R&D teams to facilitate and improve the level of new product DFM
Consistently exhibit leadership competencies and TFX Core Values
Manage effective communication and business relationship with R&D, Marketing, or any other functions as necessary vital to the success of this role
Adhere to and ensure the compliance of Teleflex's Code of Ethics, all company policies, rules and procedures
Maintain compliance with all applicable safety standards and other regulations
Any other responsibilities as assigned by the superior
Education / Experience Requirements
Advanced Degree in Engineering
Experience of working in a matrix organization and leading technical virtual teams
Minimum of 10 years of previous Engineering Leadership experience in related industry
Six Sigma Black Belt
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
Business acumen and ability to communicate to all levels within the organization
Leadership skills including the ability to develop, mentor and influence engineers and managers within and outside of span of management
Experience in developing and implementing Global Engineering Teams, incl.
Strategy Setting and Deployment
Experience with Advanced Technology Integration as well as development and implementation of Disruptive Technology
Experience to balance multiple global engineering projects
Expert understanding of materials properties and the practical application of these principles in establishing robust manufacturing processes
Ability to apply proven engineering concepts through disciplined approaches
Skilled statistical practitioner with experience to apply statistical analysis and use the output of these analysis to improve operations
Knowledge and experience in designing and performing Design of Experiments
Knowledge and experience with Design for Manufacturing
Project Management Practitioner
Key Relationships/Interfaces:
Global / Regional / Site Leadership Team
Business Unit Leadership Team, incl.
R&D and Sustaining Engineering
Behaviours & Values:
Approachable and collaborate
Flexible and adaptable
Able to work on own initiative and as a team player
Good organizational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 25%
Teleflex is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants will be considered without regard to age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion and/or membership of the traveller community.
If you require accommodation and support to apply for a position, please contact us at talent.emea@teleflex.com.
Diversity fosters innovative thinking and entrepreneurship and that's what we are about at Teleflex.
We trust and value our people and their diversity and we make it fun to work here.
We are on a journey to ensure our workplaces mirror the patients we serve and the communities we operate in.
Our approach is simple, we embrace everyone and want them to feel they belong here.
We are building a culture where all employees can bring their best and unique selves to work.
If that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.
Come join a company where diversity is sought out and inclusivity is how we progress.
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