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ENGINEERING DIRECTOR (MEDICAL DEVICES)

 

Company:

MATRIX RECRUITMENT
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Job Reference Number

14221146

Client ID:

RI/ID881366
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Posted On:

Nov 16 2009

Location:

MIDLANDS, WESTMEATH
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Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

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Benefits:
  • NEGOTIABLE
Matrix Recruitment are working with a leading medical device manufactuirng facility to recruit a Engineering Director within the organisation based in the Midlands region .


As Director of Engineering the successful candidate will lead the Manufacturing Engineering function for the Irish site and provide support to the Global engineering teams. Provide leadership and expertise in product manufacturing development and commercialization, co-ordination of all the site’s engineering functions related to product development and commercial operations.

Main Responsibilities:

· Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering team Leaders & Engineers.

· Works with cross functional teams to deliver business objectives.

· Responsible for developing a world class-manufacturing group that is proficient in problem solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.

· Serve as a technical leader in working with manufacturing & engineering teams to help solve highly complex technical problems.

· Responsible for DFM throughout design process for both clinical trial devices as well as commercial device design.

· Develops and implements cost models for project development, manufacturing implementation, and COGs

· Develops and executes departmental budgets and capital spending.

· Leads or represents function in periodic business metric reviews.

· Initiates cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues.

· Prioritizes and drives execution of multiple complex department projects.

· Works with R&D and cross functional teams to develop project plans.

· Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and effectiveness of Product Development Process.

· Monitors the cost and scheduling of projects to ensure that critical milestones are met.

· Overseeing departmental budgeting, hiring, day-to-day management, project resourcing, etc.

Key Requirements :

· BS in Engineering with a Masters degree a distinct advantage.

· Minimum 9 years of technical/professional experience with over 5 years people management experience at senior level.

· Medical device and /or pharmaceutical/ Plastic industry experience preferred.

· Candidate must have solid understanding of lean manufacturing, business (operations) financial metrics, applied statistics and FDA requirements.

· Previous experience working in a fast paced automation industry.

· Experienced project management skills – overseeing NPI and technology transfers to the site.

· A strong knowledge or background with polymer/plastic materials and extrusion processes.

· Proven track record in managing professionals in a fast paced environment with excellent leadership, presentation and communication skills are a must.

We are seeking degree qualified engineering managers who have a proven record of co-ordinating large teams in a fast paced and ever changing environment to ensure objectives are achieved. Project management, people management and leadership skills a must.

Interested candidates should contact Mary Mullin, on 090 6420840 or email your CV to the above email address, where it will be given immediate attention.


Matrix Recruitment provides extensive technical recruitment services to Manufacturing / Engineering / Pharmaceutical / Medical Device industries in the Midlands/South East.

If you are seeking a move to the Midlands/South East Region please do not hesitate to call us.