Manager, Automation & Process Development

Terumo • Elkton, MD

90d • $120,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Manager position is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians in planning, directing, and implementing projects to improve both current and new processes and manufacturing automation. This person will oversee the development and management of the team resources and processes required to ensure functional excellence and delivery of robust high-quality manufacturing processes to operations customers. This role will be tasked with building, developing, and empowering a strong team capable of fulfilling needs for the business.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Advanced Degree (MS / PhD) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience of progressive experience in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years leading others and implementing processes for the manufacture of Medical devices.
• Demonstrated competency in leading teams in the development of complex technical solutions.
• Strong understanding and application of statistical and engineering tools.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in development and manufacturing of catheter and medical device manufacturing processes.
• Experience, training, or certifications in Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing automation development and procurement from outside suppliers.
• Demonstrate expertise in the Characterization and Manufacture of disposable medical products.

Responsibilities

• Follow and direct the requirements of TMC Quality System related to engineering and process control systems.
• Provide knowledge and leadership required to plan and implement projects to develop, install, and qualify new processes for manufacturing new products or for improving existing processes.
• Provide Process Development expertise in the design, fabrication, development, installation, and qualification of equipment.
• Provide guidance and oversight for Automation Development and Procurement for changes to existing and new products/processes.
• Drive the use of statistical and six sigma tools to identify and implement root cause solutions.
• Oversee engineering efforts on cost savings opportunities, capacity needs, and support for new products.
• Ensure optimization and improvement of equipment and processes for long term robustness and reliability.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential.
• Manage the workload and deployment of a team of associates to ensure support of the business.
• Participate in project performance team meetings to provide ideas, methods, or processes for performance improvement.
• Coordinate projects with other department personnel for completion.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Tax advantage savings accounts
• Legal plan
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability
• Short term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Personal leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Travel assistance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree