Engineering Manager

Ascensia Diabetes Care•Kalamazoo, MI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence by optimizing equipment reliability, productivity, and overall operational efficiency. We are looking for a proactive leader to spearhead the reduction of equipment downtime, enhance ease of operation, and strategically strengthen our internal technical capabilities to reduce reliance on external suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
10+ years of experience in engineering - equipment design, validation, and implementation.
3+ years experience in Management or Supervision.
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Experience with project management (cost, timeline, quality).
Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
Vendor Management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure processes and equipment fully comply with Safety, QMS and CGMP requirements.
Own technical functions for Engineering in its multiple facets, including Sustaining Engineering, NPI Engineering, Continuous Improvement, New Process Development, and Compliance with Regulatory Bodies.
Responsible for the execution of facilities maintenance activities, including HVAC systems, compressed air systems, general building electrical infrastructure, grounds maintenance, fire prevention, snow removal, and waste management.
Design and lead execution of Validation and/or Qualification exercises.
Work closely with Manufacturing Operations to identify and resolve production and quality system deficiencies.
Lead investigations in product quality problems, determine root cause, gather and analyze data, and implement corrective action to reduce or eliminate cause.
Identify, plan, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and own tasks as needed for New Product Introduction.
Lead and own tasks as needed for Change Control of Legacy Products.
Responsible for capacity studies, enhancing system reliability, and identifying/implementing productivity improvements including new technologies.
Develop/maintain strategic technical improvement plans for systems.
Lead/Mentor Technical Teams in the repairs of equipment and resolution of downtime.