Job Description
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The Company is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. Our mission is to improve human health by providing innovative solutions for serious health conditions. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable.
We have already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
About this Role:
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* This is an exciting opportunity to join our Global Engineering team within Operations, providing regional leadership for Supplier Manufacturing Management (SMM) EMEA.
* You will be responsible for end-to-end technical oversight of our manufacturing technologies spanning our suppliers, contract manufacturers and automation houses for external suppliers, including providing technical support for on-market production at our Contract Manufacturers (CM's).
* You will bring your passion for process technology and build a strong team to provide technical leadership/expertise as it relates to technical manufacturing processes being utilized by local machine integrators and Dexcom Contract Manufacturing suppliers, including injection molding, automated assembly and unique process technologies.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Manage the regional engineering team providing technical knowledge and leadership in the areas of Design For Moldability/Manufacturability & Automated Assembly (DFMA), proof of principle, development, scaleup and implementation of automated manufacturing lines (primarily at integrators and contract manufacturers).
* Lead Process Technology Assessments for proposed automation, molding and process technologies, with associated documentation and rationale.
* Provide technical leadership and support for the installation, start-up, validation, and transfer of automated manufacturing equipment, injection molding processes and process technologies utilized throughout our Contract Manufacturing network.
* Lead technical assessments regarding the efficacy, robustness and proposed technical processes for injection molding, automated assembly methodologies and inspection processes, proposing improvements where necessary to meet cost, reliability, capacity, and quality targets.
* Provide technical input into the design of injection molds and new automation equipment/mfg processes in the areas of expertise as needed to drive to the most effective solutions at our contract manufacturers.
* Guide and provide technical support to suppliers and internal teams, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and operations practices throughout the supply chain, fostering strong partnerships and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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What makes you successful:
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* You provide guidance and leadership to your team across technical disciplines, collaborating with cross-functional partners in manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, and quality assurance to achieve common goals.
* Your team will provide leadership and support for technology selection, design, scaleup and troubleshooting high volume manufacturing for multiple process and automation solutions and suppliers.
* You must be able and capable to travel with the teams to our contract manufacturing partners to investigate production or quality related issues and troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes.
* Your team successfully collaborates with CMs Molding and Automation teams for design for manufacturing considerations for new product development. Your team supports the development of productive partnerships for stable on-market performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.
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Requirements:
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* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or related engineering discipline with a strong focus on medical device manufacturing, automated systems and process technologies with a minimum of 10 yrs experience in related fields.
* Experience managing technical associates across diverse engineering skillsets – ie molding, automated assembly, process technology, packaging for medical devices.
* Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop Engineering talent.
* Experience in high volume medical device manufacturing highly desired.
* Experience working with automation suppliers, integrators, and deployment at Contract Manufacturer sites.
* Strong technical leadership and collaborative skills required.
* Ability to travel to contract manufacturers, integrators and/or manufacturing sites, as necessary.
* Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN, KAIZEN, and Six Sigma methodologies to significantly enhance process efficiency, reduce operational costs, and elevate product quality standards.
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Benefits:
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* A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
* A full and comprehensive benefits program.
* Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
* An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
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