*job function*:
supply chain engineering
*job sub function*:
project engineering
*job category*:
people leader
*all job posting locations*:
ciudad juarez, chihuahua, mexico
fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
*we are searching for the best talent for sr npi manager lcm to be in juarez city.*
*purpose*:
*main responsibilities*:
*you will be responsible for*:
- lead the technical transfer and launch of new products from development to manufacturing.
- implement and manage technical improvements to optimize manufacturing processes.
- support the ramp-up and stabilization of production lines to ensure efficiency and quality.
- evaluate and develop prototypes, establishing pilot and production lines as needed.
- perform equipment validations and troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- implement changes to enhance manufacturing quality and product performance.
- identify and execute value improvement and cost reduction projects.
- manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure project success.
- acts as the primary technical point of contact; works with cross functional stakeholders to transfer and scale manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- supports development and execution of transfer activities from r&d & operations to manufacturing.
- works with cross functional team to generate capacity/capability models and make vs. buy assessments used as an input to site planning.
- responsible for preparation and execution of validation protocols and completion of validation reports.
- supports development and maintenance of process risk documentation (e.g., pfmea) to identify potential risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.
- prepares engineering change orders and coordinates the implementation of changes including training production staff.
- provides expertise in project planning and timeline development & management and maintain project schedules and timelines.
- implements and manage process improvement and cost reduction projects.
- ensures capacity is appropriate for the manufacturing plan.
- effectively utilizes lean manufacturing tools for continuously improving the flow of material and information in the factory including factory layouts, visual management, 6s, jit, kanban.
- implement robust cost-effective manufacturing processes and improve product flow and product quality and safety performance for both sustained and new products.
- collaborates with cross-functional teams during development phase(s) and provides inputs and recommendations for design for manufacturability (dfm).
- develops, tests, and implements tools, fixtures and equipment required for manufacturing processes.
- develops manufacturing process instructions, inspection plans and lot history travelers
- performs analysis for cost reduction, and quality and efficiency improvement.
- supports design transfer of new products to production including establishing assembly time and yield targets, training needs and quality control.
- leads product failure investigations required to determine root cause, improve product reliability, performance improvement as well as effective containment and counter measures.
- challenges the status quo, promotes innovative approaches and concepts, and embeds a business focus in the team's activities.
- maintains proper governance and escalation management within projects to facilitate timely decisions that meet commitments for time, quality, and cost.
- ensures that supply chain resource requirements for new product introduction projects are clearly communicated to development partners and effectively managed to achieve milestone targets and deliverables on those projects.
- embodies strong credo values, effectively handles ambiguity, drives innovative thinking, excels in managing complexity, is passionate about customer satisfaction, and works collaboratively with various partners.
- communicates clearly and effectively, demonstrates flexibility and openness to alternative approaches, maintains customer focus, engages in strategic thinking, showcases strong leadership capabilities, and possesses robust negotiation, persuasion, and influencing skills.
- develops strong interdependent partnerships and manages effective communication with teams in advanced r&d, r&d, key stakeholders in supply chain, quality, and partners within the commercial organization.
- performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
*qualifications*
- a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is required; a specialized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is preferred. A master’s or other advanced degree is preferred.
- at least 8 years of relevant experience is required. Catheter design experience in electrophysiology is highly preferred.
- in depth technical understanding of enginee