Equipment Engineering Manager

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Equipment Engineering Manager will lead and manage the Equipment Engineering team, focusing on the optimization, transfer, and enhancement of equipment used in the manufacturing of medical devices. This role is crucial in ensuring that equipment meets regulatory standards and operates efficiently, thereby supporting the company's commitment to delivering high-quality medical products.

Essential Job Duties 

Equipment Transfer:

• Lead the transfer of equipment from development to production, ensuring seamless integration into the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment meets design and quality specifications.
• Manage timelines and resources to ensure the timely completion of equipment transfer projects.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements through equipment enhancement and optimization.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure equipment effectiveness and process improvements.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands and ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure all equipment and processes comply with relevant regulatory standards, such as FDA, ISO, and other applicable guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and records to support compliance and audit requirements.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to support new product introductions and existing product enhancements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management and stakeholders.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the equipment engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures for new equipment purchases and upgrades.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record of successful equipment transfer and process improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards in the medical device industry.
• Experience with statistical analysis software and methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management principles and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in equipment engineering, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Proven working experience in manager roles.
• Advanced communication skills (verbal and written) in English.

Working Conditions

• This position may require occasional travel to other company sites or vendor locations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to various equipment and noise levels.

Preferred Skills and Experience

1. Project Management Certification: Possession of a PMP or similar certification to demonstrate formal project management training and expertise.
2. Green Belt Certification.

Additional Information

Intuitive es un empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Proporcionamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados cualificados, y prohibimos cualquier tipo de discriminación y acoso, independientemente de su raza, sexo, condición de embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, color, edad, religión, condición de veterano protegido o de discapacidad, información genética o cualquier otra condición protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales aplicables.

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