Engineering Manager

DeKalb Health; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 129,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Job summary

TIDI Products is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead cost reduction efforts and sustaining engineering for medical device products. You will supervise cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, and quality to deliver on-time, within budget, and with compliant processes.

Responsibilities include leading complex cost-improvement projects, applying lean tools, guiding documentation and change management, and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineer experience in medical devices preferred.
• Experience in project/program management, budgeting and finance.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 quality processes.
• Strong analytical, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD tools listed above.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cost-improvement projects and sustainment efforts.
• Guide engineering changes, NPI, line extensions, and product modifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and cost reductions.
• Mentor and develop team members; manage timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, design controls, and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Lean methodologies

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

• Base Pay $129,000.00 - $148,000.00 / Year
• Industry Manufacturing, Engineering
• Employee Type Exempt Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

We are hiring an Engineering Manager!

The Engineering Manager position is responsible for both the tactical and strategic facets of cost reduction efforts, sustaining activities, and system improvements. Cost Improvement Engineering involves existing products being methodically evaluated on cost by means of function, design, and ease of manufacture and assembly. This position will manage engineering support for cost improvement, providing deliverables on time and within established budgets. Sustaining Engineering focuses on product, process, and/or supply chain changes to maintain the existing revenue stream. This position will work both directly with their immediate team and with other functional groups to ensure risk to raw material supply, and any compliance gaps are mitigated. This Engineering Manager position will facilitate the growth and development within their respective team.

• Serves as Project Lead for highly complex projects such as complaint investigations, material changes, packaging changes, line extensions, and product modifications.
• Leads and/or supports Business process improvements applying lean tools.
• Actively seeks out and implements areas of improvement within processes and/or procedures.
• Leads cross-functional discussions with proposed process and/or system improvements.
• Plays catch-ball with other cross-functional leaders of various departments and sites.
• Teaches and assists on technical documentation, design controls, compliance, standards and development of specifications.
• Experience and technical knowledge of working on Class I and Class II medical devices.
• Uses engineering change management process to implement engineering changes, new product introductions, line extensions, and product modifications.
• Presents and communicates proposals for change, system improvements, and project updates to Stakeholders.
• Exhibits strong project management skills through the management of timelines and project plans.
• Demonstrates the ability to drive accountability across internal and external groups to meet deadlines.
• Effectively defines scope of work within potential cost improvement ideas and/or supply chain issues.
• Supports Quality Management Systems (QMS) functions including but not limited to, complaint handling, issues reviews and CAPAs with demonstrated knowledge in FDA and ISO Design Controls, Risk Management, and Design Transfer.
• Reviews and approves protocols, drawings, and documentation for accuracy and to ensure they meet applicable internal and external standards.
• Works with manufacturing and quality assurance teams, performs root cause analysis for product process failures/discrepancies and proposes preventative and corrective actions.
• Demonstrates and actively supports TIDI Products, LLC True North through exhibiting ideal behaviors as outlined within our Core Values & Guiding Principles
• Recruits, retains, and develops high performers who exhibit ideal behaviors through tactical and strategic coaching and leadership.
• Support functional systems and ensure integration of engineering systems are present, cross-functionally.
• Routinely checks and adjust engineering systems to ensure they optimally support the organization.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to accomplish tasks and projects in the most efficient manner available.
• Initiates growth and development plans for all respective associates.
• Performs other tasks, as required or directed.

CORE VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Understands internal and external customers
• Assure a safe work environment
• Encourage individual developmentDemonstrates teamwork and flexibility/adaptability
• Demonstrates honesty
• Think systemically and ensure constancy of purpose
• Lead with humility and respect every individual
• Focus on process, embrace scientific thinking, flow and pull value, assure quality at the source and seek perfection

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related experience in lieu of.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineer in a medical device company preferred.
• 5+ years of experience interacting with customers; managing processes, and projects.
• 5+ years of demonstrated project / program management, budgeting and finance, preferred.
• Experience in medical device quality processes under FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.
• Strong engineering, analytical, and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro/E or SolidWorks design application software.

About TIDI Products… TIDI Products is a market leading manufacturing of disposable infection prevention products and patient safety products, headquartered in Neenah, WI. We have manufacturing and distribution facilities in Neenah, WI, and, Tijuana, MX. TIDI provides best in class products and service to major healthcare products distributors and users worldwide.

We Support Care Givers and Protect Patients!! Disability Accommodation For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [e-mail] or call 920-751-4300 x 4044.

Equal Opportunity Employer TIDI Products is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, family.

Estimated starting annual base salary pay ranges is $129,000 - $148,000, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. TIDI Products offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.