Director of Manufacturing and Engineering

General Purpose:

The Director of Manufacturing and Engineering, under the direct supervision of the President, shall have responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day manufacturing and engineering functions of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Strategizes, plans and coordinates the work of manufacturing and engineering staff.
• Oversees Production Management and ensures all goals and objectives are met.
• Oversees Engineering Management and ensures all goals and objectives are met.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Provides training and mentoring as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with President and senior leadership to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to the needs of the organization.
• Develops and implements LEAN production systems.
• Collaborate with quality management to ensure compliance with QMS.
• Oversee progress and timeliness of projects to schedule and budget
• Evaluates the on-going efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day operations and analyzes issues impacting engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Provides the necessary leadership to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the manufacturing operations to meet continuous growth and profit objectives of the company
• Sets standards for day-to-day activities including quality of work performance, achievement of company financial goals, project assignment and accountability, organizational and operational systems development
• Recruits additional manufacturing and engineering staff as needed.
• Identifies and implements changes based on business need
• Gives clear and adequate direction to managers to achieve metrics

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
• Experience within a medical device manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility and engineering lab