What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Engineering position at Laborie Medical Technologies Corp?
We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For:
As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, the Associate Director of Engineering will lead the engineering department within a manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient operations and continuous improvement. This role involves setting day to day direction, aligning priorities from operational efficiency gains to strategic projects, and heavy collaboration with other departments to reach business goals.
The ideal incumbent for the position is a hands-on professional; capable and interested in building the business and leveraging their existing network of medical device contacts to drive operational improvements, new technologies, and successful product development processes. They will be the subject matter expert for the site on all technical matters on process & product as well and the development of the plant’s technical staff.
About the Role:
- Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, support, and professional development to a variety of roles.
- Develop and implement engineering strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and optimize processes.
- Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MS/MBA in Engineering preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- 7-10 years of people management/supervision experience.
- Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred.
- Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry preferred.
- Knowledge of FDA and MDD regulations and medical device quality systems (ISO 13485) highly desired.
- Strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work with various departments and personnel, including influencing without authority.
- Basic computer skills required (MS Office, Outlook); proficiency with CADD tools is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in new product development processes for innovative new product launches.
- Injection molding knowledge and/or experience with plastic materials and resin performance.
Why Laborie:
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.
