Sr Engineering Manager (Supplier Manufacturing Management)

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

You will be part of the Global Engineering team within Operations providing regional leadership for Supplier Manufacturing Management (SMM) EMEA, tasked with end-to-end technical oversight of our manufacturing technologies spanning our suppliers, contract manufacturers and automation houses for external suppliers, including providing technical support for on-market production at our Contract Manufacturers (CM’s).  You will bring your passion for process technology and build a strong team to provide technical leadership/expertise as it relates to technical manufacturing processes being utilized by local machine integrators and Dexcom Contract Manufacturing suppliers, including injection molding, automated assembly and unique process technologies.  This crucial role supports Dexcom's thrilling growth trajectory in delivering essential, life-changing products to our valued customers. As the manager of this dynamic and highly effective team, you will collaborate closely across multiple functions, gaining broad exposure to our entire product life cycle.

Where you come in:

• You will manage the regional engineering team providing technical knowledge and leadership in the areas of Design For Moldability/Manufacturability & Automated Assembly (DFMA), proof of principle, development, scaleup and implementation of automated manufacturing lines (primarily at integrators and contract manufacturers), high cavitation complex injection molds and aligning with cross functional stakeholders on requirements, improvements, needs, cost, and capacity initiatives that meet required quality and output.
• Your team will lead Process Technology Assessments for proposed automation, molding and process technologies, with associated documentation and rationale
• Your team will provide technical leadership and support for the installation, start-up, validation, and transfer of automated manufacturing equipment, injection molding processes and process technologies utilized throughout our Contract Manufacturing network
• Your team will lead technical assessments regarding the efficacy, robustness and proposed technical processes for injection molding, automated assembly methodologies and inspection processes, proposing improvements where necessary to meet cost, reliability, capacity, and quality targets.  
• Your team will provide technical input into the design of injection molds and new automation equipment/mfg processes in the areas of expertise as needed to drive to the most effective solutions at our contract manufacturers.
• Your team will guide and provide technical support to suppliers and internal teams, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and operations practices throughout the supply chain, fostering strong partnerships and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What makes you successful:

• You provide guidance and leadership to you team across technical disciplines, collaborating with cross-functional partners in manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, and quality assurance to achieve common goals.
• Your team will provide leadership and support for technology selection, design, scaleup and troubleshooting high volume manufacturing for multiple process and automation solutions and suppliers.
• You must be able and capable to travel with the teams to our contract manufacturing partners to investigate production or quality related issues and troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Your team successfully collaborates with CMs Molding and Automation teams for design for manufacturing considerations for new product development. Your team supports the development of productive partnerships for stable on-market performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or related engineering discipline with a strong focus on medical device manufacturing, automated systems and process technologies with a minimum of 10 yrs  experience in related fields.
• Experience managing technical associates across diverse engineering skillsets – ie molding, automated assembly, process technology, packaging for medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop Engineering talent
• Experience in high volume medical device manufacturing highly desired
• Experience working with automation suppliers, integrators, and deployment at Contract Manufacturer sites
• Strong technical leadership and collaborative skills required
• Ability to travel to contract manufacturers, integrators and/or manufacturing sites, as necessary.
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN, KAIZEN, and Six Sigma methodologies to significantly enhance process efficiency, reduce operational costs, and elevate product quality standards.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

25 - 50 %

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