Swiss Engineering Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Career advancement training

Career advancement training

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer located in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the Swiss Engineering department. Responsibilities include managing engineering requests, supporting operations, and ensuring quality standards are met in precision-manufactured components. Ideal candidates will have a background in Swiss machining and experience in leading engineering teams. The employer offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Swiss machining or related fields, preferably in medical devices.
• Demonstrated experience in a management role leading engineering teams.
• Strong technical background with a focus on zero-defect quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with Operations and Quality leadership.
• Experience in CAM software evaluation and implementation.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or related quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign and support setup and engineering requests effectively.
• Support daily operations and align engineering team with production needs.
• Review and submit daily labor edits and purchase requests.
• Address daily operational challenges impacting quality and performance.
• Support business quoting processes and lead annual performance reviews.
• Conduct annual hourly performance reviews and lead succession planning.
• Provide training and mentoring for new engineering staff.
• Explore new CAM software and ensure up-to-date Swiss equipment and processes.

Skills

Swiss machining

Precision manufacturing

Management experience

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Engineering documentation management

CAM software evaluation

Familiarity with ISO 13485

Tools

CAM software

Job description

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Job Description

Overview

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the daily execution and strategic leadership of the Swiss Engineering department, ensuring seamless support for B3 Operations and Quality in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively assign and support incoming Setup Requests and Engineering Requests (ERs), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Attend the daily 9:30 AM Operations meeting to ensure the engineering team is providing the necessary support and alignment with production needs.
• Review, edit, and submit Daily Labor Edits, and review, approve, and submit purchase requests for the department.
• Directly support B3 Operations and B3 Quality by addressing daily challenges as they occur (e.g., scrap issues, customer complaints, and optimization efforts).
• Actively support the quoting process for new business opportunities.
• Execute annual hourly performance reviews and lead succession planning efforts for the Swiss Engineering staff.
• Provide effective training and mentoring for new engineering staff members to accelerate their integration and competence.
• Continuously explore new CAM Software and ensure the department is utilizing the latest and greatest Swiss equipment and processes to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Swiss machining, precision manufacturing, or a highly related field, preferably within the medical device or components industry.
• Demonstrated experience in a management or supervisory role leading an engineering or technical team.
• Strong technical background with the ability to troubleshoot complex machining, quality, and process challenges, with a focus on zero-defect quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective daily interaction with Operations and Quality leadership.
• Proficiency in reviewing, approving, and managing engineering documentation (ERs, setups, labor edits).
• Experience in CAM software evaluation and implementation.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or other quality management systems relevant to the medical device industry is preferred.

Summary

Located in Dayton, Ohio, medical device manufacturer that supports our customers in robotic assisted surgeries, orthopedic, and minimally invasive surgery markets. Our success stems from our commitment to quality and embracing leading edge technologies in supplying precision-machined components, assemblies, and value-added processes. We exclusively focus on medical device manufacturing, and we are excited to continue our company growth!

Benefits include: Paid time off and holidays, Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) match, climate controlled environment, and career advancement training and opportunities.