What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead, Sustaining Engineering position at Cook Group?
Overview
The Post Market Sustaining Engineering Team Lead at Cook Incorporated is responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of a sustaining engineering team and their ability to complete their projects/tasks. This position teaches and mentors team members about processes/systems in addition to Cook policy, culture, and history. This position also communicates with other departments to identify and troubleshoot potential job related issues.
Responsibilities
• Provide technical and non-technical direction for projects/tasks• Identify ways to expedite projects and avoid historical mistakes• Monitor and report project progress, delays, and completions• Give input on project resource estimates and current team resource allocation• Identify and communicate training and developmental needs for team members• Provide direct and frequent positive and constructive feedback on performance and improvement areas for team members• Review and approve team member documentation and expense reports• Communicate with other departments to identify and troubleshoot project issues• Provide feedback to management on areas for improvement from a systems and personnel standpoint
• Work closely with other functions to define projects and objectives when applicable• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements• Maintain regular and punctual attendance• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards• Must have effective oral and written communication skills• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision • Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations
Qualifications
• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background• A minimum of 2 years Cook experience or significant outside medical device experience
• A history of high performance demonstrating proficiency in several of the above listed job functions/duties preferred• Dependent upon demonstrated proficiency, significantly skilled individuals lacking in the minimum length of experience or education listed above may be considered for this position
**Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) of this employment position.**
Physical Requirements:
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.• Works under general office environmental conditions• Significant travel (3-4 times per month) may be required
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves required in many areas associated with this position
