Director of Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION

Functions:

• Manage the global team responsible for computer-aided design (CAD). Set and continuously improve global CAD standards, templates, and design libraries, and ensure deployment and training.
• Develop deep product knowledge to provide technical expertise to Sales, Customers, and other functional areas.
• Analyze mechanical designs, including sketches, technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and associated product measurements. Conduct risk assessments using the FMEA framework and drive risk mitigations as required. Lead design and drawing reviews as needed.
• Assist engineering personnel with material sourcing for new parts in support of these designs.
• Obtain and assemble data, including product data sheets and material quotes, to complete drawings and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Manage plastic component tooling design and fabrication.
• Ensure full technical documentation of designs, including BOMs, drawings, schematics, engineering change control, and procedures adhere to customer requirements, industry regulations, and quality standards.
• Assure efficient prioritization and task management. Directly engage in ongoing oversight of turnaround times for drawings and BOMs. Drive the global team to meet or exceed their objectives for established metrics and Targets To Improve (TTIs), especially time commitments, while maintaining accuracy.
• Work with R&D, New Product Introduction, and Manufacturing to integrate a Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA) and Design to Cost (DTC) perspective.
• Maintain organized and controlled records of all drawings and BOMs. Drive and facilitate assigned portions of product change management and control.
• Own data integrity and data services when it comes to item master creation and curating of assigned product data within databases. This includes Product Data Management (PDM) and ERP.
• Support product configuration management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams along with product and project management. Develop and maintain positive rapport and working relationships with other personnel across the organization in support of initiatives to execute product improvements and enhancements.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to less experienced Engineers and Drafters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated hands-on experience with Solidworks CAD software, both 3D and 2D.
• Expert knowledge of plastic component and tool design, especially injection molding, and some blow molding.
• Able to read, comprehend, and interpret documents such as drawings, BOMs, blueprints, and operating procedures. Able to train and guide less experienced personnel on proper interpretation and best practices.
• Basic understanding of mathematical fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Design control, change control, and risk management experience (FMEA).
• In-depth knowledge of creating 2D and 3D drawings and related Bill of Materials (BoMs).
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Familiar with project management software.
• Strong ERP knowledge, SyteLine preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Patient, tactful, diplomatic, and approachable.
• Able to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Keen sense of urgency and ability to deliver ahead of deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment and frequently manage multiple priorities.
• Must be self-motivated, amendable to a variety of work projects, and work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent follow-up skills.

Preferred experience:

• Single-use consumable design and development experience.
• Experience working with multiple bioprocessing equipment suppliers.
• Biotech device development experience.