Director, Engineering - Consumables Product Development

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Connect to a Career That Makes a Difference Job Description - Director, Engineering - Consumables Product Development (21300096) Job Description Director, Engineering - Consumables Product Development - ( 21300096 ) Description Position Summary The Director, Consumables Product Development manages and directs an engineering organization to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop procedures to meet organizational needs and capitalize on new products. The Director aligns with business unit leaders, marketing, and other functions to ensure product performance.

• Direct multidisciplinary engineering and research and development resources in the creation and modification of products.
• Identify, assess, and develop capabilities in the following areas: Product development and planning, requirements and risk management, test method development and validation, mechanical design and design optimization, and product verification and validation.
• Ensure successful implementation of product development processes and design control procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of products, processes, and industry trends that can impact the business.
• Align dedicated and shared resources cross-functionally to optimize and ensure success of the new product development process.
• Ensure efficient and effective transition from research to development to high volume manufacturing.
• Perform periodic reviews of progress against plans. Ensures plans are executed appropriately within the department. Be accountable for timely delivery of all development deliverables specified.
• Ensure compliance with ICU Medical Quality policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work on special projects as they arise. Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, industry compliance)
  • Strong technical judgment, advanced technical leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated capability of managing, leading, and developing engineers
  • Knowledge of materials (emphasis on medical plastics), medical manufacturing processes, and injection molding processes
  • Knowledge of engineering mechanics and physics, machine shop practices, and drafting standards
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to work quickly and effectively under pressure and to efficiently deal with multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum 10 years engineering development and managerial experience required
    • Experience in product development processes and design control procedures
    • Experience in medical device industry Minimum Qualifications
      • Must be at least 18 years of age Travel Requirements
        • Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time Physical Requirements and Work Environment
          • This is largely a sedentary role.
          • This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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