Job Requirements
Education / Training / Skills / Experience:
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Management at a leadership level.
Industry Experience: Preferred background in power systems, power distribution networks, batteries (rechargeable or primary), power supplies, or battery charging systems.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and firmware/software design processes and tools and interdependencies between these disciplines
Medical Device Knowledge: Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
Production Transition: Familiarity with the challenges and considerations related to transitioning products to high volume production. �
Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders. �
Team Development: Proven ability to build, motivate, and sustain high-performing teams to meet demanding schedules, technical goals, and budget targets.
Industry Standards: Experience designing products in accordance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards. Familiarity with IEC, UL, CE, TSO, and Military standards is a plus.
Lean Methodology: Understanding of Lean principles in both manufacturing and product development processes.
Program Management: Strong background in program management, with proficiency in related processes and tools.
Organizational and Leadership Skills: Demonstrated expertise in organizational planning, creativity, and leadership.
Multitasking: Expert ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously while maintaining focus on priorities.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in addressing complex technical challenges.
Personal Attributes: Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, passion, and a positive attitude.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel:
Periodic travel in support of New Product Development will be required both domestically and internationally.
