Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Smith+Nephew
Memphis, TN
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What will you be doing?
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering is accountable for leading all sustaining engineering activities required to support production requirements and for overseeing a project portfolio that delivers against strategic site objectives.
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering is an accomplished technical leader with a consistent track record of executing and delivering a project portfolio of extensive cost reduction projects in support of corporate cost reduction goals; capital equipment justification, specification, acquisition and installation; validation and revalidation of machinery and processes; development of training courses in support of operational training needs; and ensuring engineering compliance with latest GMP/CE/ISO regulations.
This position supports multi-site manufacturing strategy and is responsible for leadership/talent development while driving a culture that fosters performance, innovation and trust. The Director of Manufacturing Engineering should optimally communicate and coordinate activities with manufacturing, new product introduction teams, quality engineering, demand and inventory management, and purchasing.
Responsibilities:
- Directs engineers and provides technical expertise to oversee all production support activities, resolve problems, implements new processes and products.
- Coaches engineers and provides technical expertise to support new product development and launches new products in a timely cost-effective manner.
- Ensures the proper development of validation plans and maintenance of current protocols to comply with GMP/ISO/CE regulations.
- Generates and handles budgets to achieve desired results.
- Oversees development of training programs and maintenance protocols for processes and equipment.
- Leads staff providing career support, training, and performance feedback in pursuit of above.
- Ensures proper application of established company policies including those regarding GMP’s, safety, and employee relations.
- Participate, as appropriate, in hazard recognition and control, including sponsoring capital improvements, if necessary.
- Verify compliance with controls and preventative measures, including PPE.
- Familiarity with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures including LEAN manufacturing based on TPS.
- Fosters, drives, and facilitates continuous improvement and team building environments.
- Prepares and/or approves capital equipment requests with complete justification and analysis.
- Communicating updates on performance or data analysis results on a regular basis through written reports, email and presentations to all affected and/or involved.
Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferable
Licenses/ Certifications: Preferable to have Lean Six Sigma Certification; Familiarity with the latest manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts.
What will you need to be successful?
You Unlimited.
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity - We are committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on Diversity! Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
- Your Future: 401K Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- Your Wellbeing: We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
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Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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