Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Bloomington, United States - Cook Group

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    Overview:

    The Lead Manufacturing Engineer on the Advance Manufacturing Engineering(AME) team is responsible for leading the research and development of automation, understanding future manufacturing needs, and evaluating and identifying innovative technology to improve manufacturing capabilities and future growth for Cook Medical. They will manage day to day activities, provide leadership and direction, and prioritize team efforts in support of the AME goals and objectives. The successful candidate will be well versed in manufacturing technology with prior experience in the medical device industry demonstrating leadership and project management skills.

    Responsibilities:

    Leading engineers to innovate manufacturing processes to increase quality and output metrics
    Coordinate with Cook stakeholders to complete and transfer projects
    Establish team priorities base on global manufacturing site needs with New Product Introduction team (NPI) engagement
    Ensure that adequate resources are available to support team initiatives and are coordinated within Advance Manufacturing and with global stakeholders.
    Ensure the team understands future markets and assist in development of technology road maps to support Cook needs
    Develop and manage assigned processes (e:g., Return on Investment (ROI), request for quotation, standardization, transfer to NPI etc.)
    Establish metrics for systems to ensure team productivity
    Create project proposals encompassing product life cycle, ROI and time management
    Effectively communicate metrics to executive management
    Ensure team operates within budget and proposed timelines
    Provide leadership to establish and maintain robust work environment

    Mentor and develop team members appropriate to their work

    Ensure that an orderly, sanitary, and safe working environment is maintained
    Implement policies, programs and directives of senior management
    Interview, select, and manage performance of employee
    Make recommendations for staff and equipment and have input into personnel matters
    Foster and maintain a orkplace culture respectful and supprtive of individual differences
    Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
    Must strictly adhere to safety requirements
    Maintain regular and punctual attendance
    Must maintain company quality and performance standards
    Must have effective oral and written communication skills
    Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
    Ability to remain calm in a fast paced work environment

    Qualifications:

    Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Relevant Science
    Minimum 7 years of experience in the medical device field
    Minimum 7 years research and development, product, and/or project management experience
    Broad knowledge and understanding of advanced methods of manufacturing and automation, medical science, regulatory affairs, and risk management
    Sound administrative skills and well-developed management skills
    Ability to travel and interact with R&D teams, NPI, and business partners

    Physical Requirements:

    Majority of work is performed in a normal office environment
    - Works under general office environmental conditions.
    - Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers,equipment, etc.
    - Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.
    - Occasionally lifting with minimal exertion during shift.
    - Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.