Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,000 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
You support our team as
Engineering Manager
Responsibilities
- Manage, develop, and mentor the Carpinteria Engineers, Project Managers, Tool Room Manager, and Technicians.
- Drive product across multiple projects and development phases ensure engineering solutions are aligned with product objectives
- Direct responsibility for site technical activities including product development, product launch, tooling design, equipment, processes, and manufacturing methods.
- Creates and enforces structured efforts in problem solving, product development, project management, and the establishment of procedures.
- Develops and implements standard Engineering practices and processes.
- Communicates both internally and externally to ensure that projects are running per specifications in terms of product cost and product quality while meeting deadlines.
- Partners with all relevant departments to ensure cross-departmental transparency, buy in, and support to allocate resources effectively and efficiently.
- Interfaces strongly with manufacturing to support existing product lines.
- Support the efforts to generate product quotations, develop test methods, and develop procedures as needed.
- Interacts with customers and vendors to maximize our technological advantage.
- Performs necessary functions to adhere to ISO13485, MDD, and FDA standards.
- Responsible for documented completion of training for staff/employees per current company procedures.
- Promotes and ensures compliance w/CGMP, safety standards and lean.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable engineering field is required with added disciplines in business management a plus.
- 7 or more years experience in managing engineering resources including: tooling, process, project, and design resources.
- Working knowledge of liquid silicone injection molding, hcr silicone molding, and extrusion processes preferred.
- Previous experience in product design, program management and launching products successfully.
- Computer literate with knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing packages, and Solidworks.
- Green Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma desired.
- Drives team with performance metrics in accordance to business strategies and goals.
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Initiative and strong Leadership skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and resolve conflicts
- Ability to plan organize and direct
- Ability to travel as required (minimal)
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Freudenberg Group
June 04, 2023