Job Details

• Build and Manage a self-sufficient team consisting of highly technical and skilled engineers of varying experience level
• Utilize advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and lead the team to develop innovative solutions that satisfy customer and T&E business needs.
• Establish user needs while analyzing surgeon VOC and competitor systems.
• Supervise R&D engineers during design development and DFM of product designs.
• Review critical design control documents (DCDs) including DIOVV, Risk Analysis, dFMECA & Design reviews and ensure utmost quality of work.
• Work with quality assurance to finalize and approve DCDs.
• Work with AO to create DCPs, inspection plans and conduct DFM with suppliers.
• Ensure all project deliverables are executed per the requirements of DQP 25-003 Design control procedure.
• Build productive and collaborative internal/external professional relationships across Divisions & GQO functions
• Visit division to conduct cadaver labs and maintain strong partnership with extended team.
• Act as R&D representative during creation & submission of regulatory filings and completion of other launch deliverables.
• Provide mentorship to team members on product verification and validation requirements including static-fatigue stress analysis, tolerance stack up analysis and establishing test plans with BML.
• Monitor the work-load of all individuals and optimize based on project needs.
• Participate in the creation of the project pipeline and update/develop team skillsets accordingly.
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance review of team members and evaluate the targets achieved.
• Create annual budgets and get approval from upper management.

12 plus years of experience in complex product design including 8 years of experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry.
Proven leadership capability with at least 5 years of experience in people management of teams consisting of more than 5 members.
Experience in mentoring engineers in best practices, industry trends and other engineering skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex NPD projects, from inception through launch, within tight timelines on at least 3 prior projects.
Expertise in CAD modelling and detailing using Pro-E Wildfire or Similar software.
Expertise in GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 - ASME GD&T certification highly desirable.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
Proven track record around working within a global team and employing excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Travel-up to 20%

Reference ID - GH/PHL/JC//25062018//76570/Associate Manager