Director of Engineering, Advanced Catheters PEG

Edwards Lifesciences•Salt Lake, UT

18d

About The Position

The Director of Engineering in Draper will shape and advance the Advanced Catheter PEG strategy. The role leads and develops direct reports who operate with significant latitude and independence, and directs complex, high-impact project activities while ensuring successful completion of deliverables. The position oversees engineering work across areas, functions, and/or locations, with some budgetary responsibilities, and develops talent in alignment with departmental growth strategies. The leader also guides shaft design recommendations, cross-functional work, process optimization, and implementation of technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Demonstrated track record in people management in technical and/or engineering disciplines.
Medical device industry experience.
Ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for employee actions and partnering with HR on employee relations.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, including discretion and judgment in decision-making.
Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiation and relationship management skills.
Expert understanding of engineering procedures and ability to apply functional knowledge and established methodologies to complex problems.
Expert understanding of related engineering processes and/or systems.
Knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineering.
Ability to influence cross-functional partners, business units, and/or sites, and engage with and influence senior management.
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate management levels.
Ability to work and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment.
Ability to develop relationships and leverage them to influence change.
Ability to adhere to company rules and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety rules, and take adequate control measures to prevent injuries and pollution.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience.
Technical knowledge of catheter manufacturing.
Master's degree and/or PhD.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
PMP certification.
Proven successful project management leadership skills.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct complex Advanced Catheter PEG project activities with large-scale or significant business impact, and ensure successful completion of project deliverables.
Develop project plans, schedules, scopes, and quality objectives.
Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and alternative solutions, and resolve issues in collaboration with cross-functional groups.
Manage engineers, managers, and subject-matter experts, and oversee work across one or more areas, functions, and/or locations.
Manage some budgetary responsibilities.
Develop a talent development plan aligned with the department's functional growth strategies.
Lead cross-functional groups in developing shaft design recommendations that integrate into complex components or products.
Lead process optimization efforts using Capability and Characterization analysis; assess business needs and develop, propose, and implement technology solution options.
Manage teams and provide coaching and feedback, including employee actions and partnering with HR on employee relations.
Develop and integrate metrics into projects and operations to demonstrate engineering's value to the business.
Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Develop peer, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships to share best practices and improve team effectiveness.
Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams implementing global enterprise systems and related solutions.
Support and solicit input from team members at all levels.
Follow company rules and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules, and take adequate measures to prevent injuries and pollution within the role's span of influence or control.
Perform other incidental duties as assigned.