Senior Technical Leader for Medical Devices
This high-impact role involves overseeing a team of engineers and technicians in the engineering department, driving technical capability and delivering new product introductions.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, strong technical process knowledge and experience working in medical devices.
* Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians within the engineering department.
* Develop departmental technical capability in line with customer needs.
* Enhance the capability and effectiveness of the team.
* Deliver on goals and targets to meet customer demand requirements.
* Drive cross-functional programs supporting continuous improvements in quality, delivery and cost.
* Contribute to plant-wide projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee manufacturing, test, automation and preventative maintenance activities.
* Deliver on plant goals and customer needs.
* Lead and support new product projects.
* Provide customer support as required.
* Set direction and goals for a diverse team.
* Develop skills and competencies to enable the department to meet customer expectations.
* Ensure all processes are designed to comply with industry standards and health & safety regulations.
Quality & Health & Safety:
* Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and regulations.
Performance Measurements:
* Machine/process uptime and throughput.
* Process yield.
* Development of procedures and processes.
* Completion of tasks/projects against set objectives.
* Availability of training and succession plans for the team.
Candidate Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering (Level 8).
* Strong management and leadership capabilities.
* Minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role within a medium/high-volume multinational manufacturing organisation.
* Strong technical process knowledge.
* Teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
* Experience in medical devices.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to manage and improve the performance of a diverse team.
* Strong leadership capabilities.
* High degree of initiative and accountability in achieving objectives.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting