10 - Operations Engineering Manager 2

General Overview

Functional Area:  ENG - Engineering
Career Stream:  OPE - Operations Engineering
Role:  Manager 2
SAP Short Name:  MG2
Job Title:  Operations Engineering Manager 2
Job Code:  MG2-ENG-OPS
Job Level:  Band 10
Profile-Holding:  Y
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate team leaders and professional employees performing diverse roles. This includes establishing three to five year plans/objectives, and developing policies for the function/unit. Accountable for dept results and for activities or projects involving multi-functional teams. Work requires application of in-depth knowledge of professional standards and precedents in area of specialty. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and sets goals to achieve objectives. Establishes and recommends changes to policies. Develops or assists in the development of department budgets and goals. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. Provides direct supervision to others, or indirect through subordinate supervisors, and coordinates the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees. Makes hiring and firing decisions. Reviews employees performance and recommends employee compensation; coaches for improved performance and disciplines as necessary. Provides final approval for subordinate managers/supervisors salary and performance recommendations. Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, and considerable tact are required to gain support. Interacts directly with subordinates and peer groups; interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Degree in Electronics, Industrial, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or related field.

• Over 8 years of experience in medical and electronic manufacturing.

• More than 3 years in a leadership role.

• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

• 100% on-site position.

• Manages a team of professionals providing expertise in engineering operations in support of production business units.
• Manages engineering projects for development and production.
• Responsibilities include providing project definition and metrics, resource allocation, budget development and management, schedule management, task prioritization, contingency planning, project and program review.
• Communicates progress and results to senior management and customers.
• Works with Corporate and other Technical Managers to develop and maintain a process for determining which projects to staff based on customer demands and industry trends.
• Manages a team of professionals whose responsibilities are to work jointly with purchasing to establish and maintain sources of supply for mechanical parts and assemblies to specific criteria of cost and quality.
• Resolves all technical issues with suppliers, continually looks for ways to reduce part costs and drive continuous quality improvement of purchased material.
• Works closely with customers supply chain management and development organizations.
• Acts as internal consultant in CDM application systems & processes to all sites regionally/globally.
• Provides integration support to new sites on CDM applications and processes.
• Develops solutions based upon existing knowledge, and leveraging industry and other sites capabilities.
• Ensures we are providing best of breed solutions in areas such as product/engineering data exchange, data issues resolutions, data setup integrity and customers data collaboration.
• Assists in contract negotiations with SCM and Engineering management. Represents CDM and supports all sites in NPI/NCI/Bid process development and execution.
• Assists/Leads the Design and development of global CDM strategies, identifying gaps between current and best practices internally and externally.
• Leads cross-functional global teams including consultants and vendors to develop leading edge solutions.
• Manages, leads, and develops group of CDM employees.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong knowledge and experience with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations.

• Solid understanding and experience with 21 CFR Part 11: Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures.

• Proficient in IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with IPC-6012 and IPC-7711/7721 standards.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in electronic manufacturing processes.

• Experience in medical device manufacturing processes.

• Skilled in process control and monitoring.

• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), process improvement, and technical validations.

• Strong knowledge of Class 7 & Class 8 cleanroom environments.

• Solid understanding of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 14644 for cleanroom standards.

• Proven experience optimizing efficiency, yield, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Strong background in implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Solid experience in quality management and continuous improvement.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Physical Demands

• Incumbent will perform the duties of this position in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• May require occasional travel.

Typical Experience

• Seven to ten years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced studies in Business/Operations/Technology are recommended.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.