Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

The
Manufacturing Program Leader will provide Process Engineering and Project
leadership to MFG.

Primary
Responsibilities include:

Lead organization through New Product Introductions (NPIs).

- Partner with Design Engineering to ensure Production Preparation
Process (3P), Design for Producibility (DFP), quality, safety, cycle time,
etc. requirements are met.

- Define requirements for production
capacity, initial acceptance quality, cycle time, manufacturing test equipment, and
documentation.

- Lead manufacturing organization through process development, design
transfer, prototype builds, training, generating manufacturing work
instructions, troubleshooting, etc.

- Develop project plans and execute to
meet plan and milestone targets

- Help develop new suppliers for new
products

- Ensure all QMS Requirements, for
manufacturing, are met during the program

Support
Transfer and VCP projects between BJ
site
and other internal/external sites

-
Work with global teams as either catching or pitching team leader

- Develop project plans for VCP programs
and execute plans to ensure completion

Work
with MFG Operations to simplify production lines, improve productivity and
plan for future products to increase CM



This is a key technical cross functional leadership position, with
interaction among engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, field
service, and the supplier base that will drive cross-functional execution to
exceed milestone and program targets for NPIs.



Perform other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

-
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or
Technical discipline.

-
Excellent Project Management skills

-
Ability to identify/track metrics and
drive continuous improvement.

-
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability
to clearly communicate to internal/external customers and suppliers.

-
Ability to lead and work with cross
functional teams.

-
Ability to interface with varied levels
from Operators to Plant Management.

-
Self-directed, highly detail oriented,
organized, flexible and a strong team player.

- 3+
years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment

Desired:

-
Knowledge of FDA GMP processes and ISO
9001 manufacturing environment is a plus.

-
Ability to thrive in a team environment
with stringent regulatory requirements and high performance expectations.

-
Ability to stay focused and motivated in
a product focused, cross-functional team environment.

-
Experience in a medical manufacturing
environment

-
Lean manufacturing experience

- PSP/Six
Sigma experience/certification