Job Description:
The role of Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the engineering and support organization at our site. This includes manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, project management, and support office functions. The goal is to install, qualify, and validate new processes and equipment, drive successful change management outcomes, meet new product introduction schedules, and enhance productivity and quality.
This position requires a high level of responsibility, including leading, managing, and facilitating projects that support company objectives. You will participate as a key business partner in the leadership team, contributing to business strategy development and operational execution of business plans. Additionally, you will provide leadership and direction for all manufacturing engineering, support, training, facilities, and EHS activities and teams.
To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or equivalent work experience. Certification or equivalent working knowledge of improvement tools and methodologies, such as Lean/Six Sigma, Black belt, DMAIC, PRINCE 2 are preferred. Prior experience in manufacturing operations, business improvement, quality systems, or other operational areas in an international organization is also required.
You will be responsible for assigned projects within the site, including process and equipment installation, qualification, and validation per required standards. Experience with medical device industry and excellent knowledge of English language (verbal and written) are necessary. Ability to travel internationally is also required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and facilitate Projects/Project Management in support of company objectives
- Participate as a key business partner in the leadership team. Contribute to business strategy development and operational execution of business plans
- Provide leadership and direction for all Manufacturing Engineering, Support & Training, Facilities and EHS activities and teams
- Drive an inclusive & collaborative culture, utilizing About You principles
- Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action
- Build strategic partnerships to meet departmental and organizational objectives
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree BA/BS: Engineering, Business, Operations or equivalent work experience. Certification or equivalent working knowledge of improvement tools and methodologies – Lean/Six Sigma; Black belt, DMAIC, PRINCE 2 are preferred.
- 2-5 years of demonstrated success in Project Management applying PM tools / methodologies for implementing processes, systems and equipment
- A minimum 2 - 5 years' experience in manufacturing operations, business improvement, quality systems or other operational areas in an international organization.
- Demonstrated diplomacy and effective functioning and communication in a matrix environment. Ability to organize and lead cross functional teams and align employees to management's vision. Ability to provide internal feedback which helps to continuous improvement.
Benefits:
We offer a dynamic and pleasant working environment, excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities, and good career perspective. We strive for a working environment where you can be yourself, develop yourself, and communicate openly with trust. Our organization prioritizes employee engagement and employer branding. If you're interested in working with us, please send your CV and motivation letter. Assessment may be part of the selection process.