NPI Engineering Manager, Motors Manufacturing

Location: US Chatsworth RMT

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The primary role of Engineering function is to apply advance skills and knowledge of manufacturing engineering discipline to develop and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities and documents, in order to meet the current and future production volume, quality, OHS and cost requirements. Key deliverables include conducting prototyping and verification activities to determine the feasibility/suitability of a design. Assists in the development, execution, and testing of new and existing products.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities

Direct Team:

• Lead and develop capabilities in NPI Manufacturing.
• Lead the team in following areas;
  • Develop, innovate, and improve manufacturing processes and ensure the resultant processes are validated and compliant with our regulatory and GMP requirements and meet production volumes.
  • Resolving technical issues and focusing on following OH&S guidelines
  • Introducing & maintaining production procedures, providing training on new equipment, processes & procedures.
  • Complete process validation activities & documentation.
  • Identification & implementation of quality and efficiency measures including GMP, Six-Sigma LEAN improvement actions.
• Budget for and manage resources required to support new process development and introduction activities across motor platforms.
• Develop and direct engineering resources allocated to new process development and introduction.
• Coaches team members on performance, provide inputs for performance evaluations and might be involved in pay actions.

Cross functional:

• Represents Manufacturing whilst working closely with Product Development to ensure robust, manufacturable products.
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, stakeholders, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas or other company divisions or units.
• Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.

Strategy:

• Focuses on the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives that help achieve organizational mission.
• Implements organization strategies through the effective direction and management of employees and resources.
• Ensure that appropriate measures are in place to protect intellectual property and ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory and other business systems.

Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Strong communication skills including the ability to present in large groups
• Able to collaborate with stakeholder to align on strategy and desired outcomes.
• Keen sense of business acumen.
• Aligning team planning and decision making with the company goals.
• Team management with respect to personal development, scheduling, costing and design performance
• Ability to negotiate competing project and company requirements, aligning team planning and decision making with the broader organization
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required

• Degree qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Engineering or Business management.
• At least 8 years relevant manufacturing experience, including experience in a similarly regulated industry.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant business management systems. (Microsoft and other software systems, GMP, Lean, 5S and Six Sigma methodologies.)
• Experience in high volume manufacturing
• Experience with process qualification and validation within a regulated Quality System environment
• Knowledge and experience in the application of SPC and related statistical techniques.

Preferred

• Engineering degree with post grad qualification
• Medical device industry experience
• Training in project management, experiment methodology, Six Sigma, DFSS, or other related engineering topics.
• Experience with continuous improvement, maintaining Configuration control, line balancing, and Kanban practices.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes & equipment for high volume production of discrete products.
• Equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.

We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package:  comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance. Employees accrue three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members. Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. 

This role is eligible to receive an annual cash bonus payment based on company, business unit, and/or individual performance. 

Base Pay Range for this position: 

$110,000 - $138,000 - $166,000

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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.