Job Description
Job Purpose :
- Design and develop innovative new products and technologies to robust quality standards and in a manner consistent with business strategy and processes
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams with a focus on interconnect solutions for medical applications
- Demonstrate end-to-end product lifecycle ownership that supports achievement of vitality and growth targets that outperform our chosen market segments
- Manage efficient use of capital assets and development investment to grow headline operating profitability
Responsibilities :
Support, contribute to, and promote a safe work environmentLeverage industry, application, and technical expertise to mentor, guide, challenge, and grow team membersSupport creation and execution of technology and product roadmapsDevelop technology and process know-how needed to produce superior designsCreate detailed cable, connector, and contact designs that can be reliably sourced and manufactured to agreed performance and cost targetsLead and support cross functional design reviews including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of GD&TTranslate customer specifications into design, manufacturing, quality, and testing requirementsPerform root cause analyses utilizing established problem solving tools and methodologiesProactively identify project risks and mitigation plans to accelerate the development cycle and ensure delivery commitments are metFacilitate build and evaluation of functional and non-functional prototypes leveraging internal and external resourcesProvide technical support to organizational stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and SalesSupport Sales and Marketing in preparing quotations and bid packagesDemonstrate behaviors consistent with the Smiths Way value systemQualifications
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Electronics Engineering or Related Field with at least 12-15 years of relevant experienceCapable use of SolidWorks modeling, drawing and mechanical simulation packagesIn depth knowledge in selection and application of engineering grade polymers, metals, composites, and alloysDesign for manufacturability utilizing machining, molding, deep drawing, turning, stamping and / or additive manufacturing methodsStrong knowledge of contact termination, strain relief and over-molding techniques and principlesExpert use of FMEA and tolerance analysis tools to inform robust design decisionsAwareness of EMI / RF shielding and IPXX sealing techniquesKnowledge of RF, digital, fiber optic, and power interconnectsExperience developing interconnect solutions for medical applications with insights into overall system operationFamiliarity with ISO13485, ISO9001, IEC 60601, EIA-364, and FDA21CFRMust live within driving distance of Kansas City to commute to office location a few days a weekExperience working in the medical industry or any other highly regulated industry preferred.Bilingual in Spanish is a plus or experience working with international teams.Ability to travel to Tijuana, Mexico every 2-3 months for business meetings.Planning and Decision Making :
Lead cross functional project team to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are mitigatedWork on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative solutionsSet priorities and drive completion of needed deliverables with minimal assistanceIdentify and implement changes in working conditions and use of equipment, systems, tools and process to increase organizational effectivityAnalyze and resolve work problems independently and supports others in doing the sameUtilize experience, analytical capacity, problem solving tools, and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsPropose short and long-term investments in talent and capitol to ensure team remains highly competitive.Additional Information
Identified Training :
Self-guided training on global policies & procedures including GP03-001 (Global Design & Development), GP03-002 (NPI Project Management), and all policies, work instructions, and templates referenced thereinProduct and application training as provided by Product Specialists and utilizing product presentations on SharePointExternal training on GD&T, contact physics, and IPC-610 / 620 workmanship standardsIntroduction to key stakeholders and their functional roles and responsibilities including Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Quality, and ManufacturingMandatory trainings identified by Global Learning Resource (GLR) including export compliance, fair trade, anti-bribery / corruption laws, and business ethicsOther Requirements :
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in verbal and written form using the English languageFrequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear.Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Some travel may be required for training and / or other business purposes including customer and / or supplier visits (travelUnderstanding that evolving business needs may modify responsibilities over timeAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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