Job Description
Job Overview Working within the core Engineering group, and reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, the Engineering Manager will lead a team of Engineers and Technicians and be responsible for managing and supporting all engineering activity in areas of responsibility. As a key member of the core Operations Support team, and as needs arise, the successful candidate will be expected to input to the development of supports and systems outside of core engineering responsibilities and assist in development and implementation of systems for areas as diverse as training, planning, staff supervision, and business processes. Job Responsibilities Health & Safety: Drive a Health & Safety culture, striving for Zero accidents through focus on Health and Safety initiatives in line with the plan objectives. People: Coaching/mentoring and development of the employees using development plans and performance management. Identification and development of talent for succession planning. Quality: Instill a Quality Culture of Right First-Time principles, driving yield improvements, Complaint reductions and supporting the CAPA process. Continuous Improvement: Drive a Continuous Improvement culture, that aggressively targets reduction in costs of Poor Quality, increased efficiency in line with the Site targets, using Lean and six-sigma tools. Service: Drives a culture of Exceptional Customer Experience (ECE) for both the Internal and External customers, by ensuring that projects and commitments and continually being met or exceeded. New Product Introduction: Oversee and manage New Part Introduction in conjunction with the Prototyping / NPD Group. Strategy: Develop and Drive the Engineering strategy through People Development, New technologies, validation ensuring the site is best suited for growth into the future. Management of engineering budget to include the assembly of yearly budgets, adhering to budgets, instigating cost improvement projects to reduce budget spend and management of the capital expenditure programmed for the Business Unit. Leading the engineering team in process designs, development, continuous improvement and any engineering aspects of technology transfer projects from other business units/sites. Identify and put in place permanent and effective solutions to technical/system problems. Champion compliance to TE Connectivity Medical, part of TE Connectivity systems and processes. Manages external relationships with key technology providers. What your background should look like: Qualifications Level 8 Engineering degree, or equivalent. 5-7 years experience in a high-volume demanding production environment. Key Requirements Knowledge of Medical Device or similar quality and manufacturing systems would be very desirable. A demonstrated ability to lead a focused production / technical problem-solving team. Working knowledge of six sigma and/or lean engineering principles with a proven track record in use and delivery of results. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written along with an ability to communicate ideas, concepts, and projects clearly and positively. Motivated to work on own initiative. Ability to make and implement decisions. Skills: Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Strategic leadership Coaching And Mentoring Succession Planning External Relations Medical Device