Senior Manager, Engineering Plastics Processing

Terumo BCT • Littleton, CO

262d • $158,800 - $198,500

About The Position

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. As the leader of the Terumo Blood and Cell Technology (TBCT) Extrusion Vertical Integration Program, you'll drive innovation in medical device plastic processing. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee tubing extrusion, plastic compounding, and supplier qualifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and performance. With a strong focus on technical leadership, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, this position offers the opportunity to shape global processes and mentor engineering teams. If you're an expert in medical device plastics with a passion for innovation and leadership, we invite you to bring your expertise to our dynamic and growing team in Lakewood, Colorado.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is also acceptable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Extensive experience with program and project management methodologies.
• Deep expertise in medical device plastic processing, tubing extrusion, and plastic compounding/pelletizing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulations, policies, and global pharmacopoeia, including EMEA, GDP, GMP, FDA guidelines, ISO standards, and ASTM standards.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-discipline engineering and scientific team working on multiple projects.
• Skilled ability to balance commercial and development needs to accomplish global business area goals.
• Advanced understanding and application of Design Controls, Quality Management System to product development.
• Broad management experience across and recognized as an expert within and outside of the Company with fully developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of a broad issues vital to the company working with multiple functions that are unrelated.
• Work collaboratively with business segment, regional and functional product development leaders to establish long term goals for the product development team.
• Broad theoretical knowledge of management, quality, global regulatory standards, and or manufacturing.
• Requires working knowledge of the business's products and therapeutic uses.
• Effective leadership, managerial, and strategic planning and global skills.
• Exceptional demonstrated expertise in planning, budgeting, associate development, and project management directed toward achievement of annual, long term, and strategic business plans and goals.
• Requires an exceptional understanding of technology and methods applicable to the area and the ability to determine appropriate application.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TBCT Extrusion Vertical Integration Program, ensuring tubing quality, cost efficiency, and production rates align with demand.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in plastic processing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance tubing extrusion and plastics processing.
• Support the qualification of external suppliers for tubing extrusion, film production, and plastic compounding.
• Oversee engineering standards for tubing extrusion, film production, and plastic compounding.
• Provide technical leadership to extrusion process engineers during process development phases.
• Manage and provide leadership for the functional group's development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
• Participate in the short and long term planning process that establishes technical objectives for a business unit project or functional engineering group.
• Utilize technical, managerial expertise and creativity to evaluate proposed solutions, adaptations, and modifications to projects and products used globally.
• Identify project, product opportunities and initiate prioritization in addition to implementation.
• Complete annual department budgeting and accountable for long range planning.
• Implement and understand FDA or global regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality System regulations and safe working practices.
• Demonstrate broad management experience across and recognized as an expert within and outside of the Company with fully developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of a broad issues vital to the company working with multiple functions that are unrelated.

Benefits

• Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans.
• Robust wellness program.
• Life insurance and disability coverages.
• Variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution.
• Vacation and sick time programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree