Senior Manager, Engineering

Join the Procedural Solutions team at STERIS as a Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for leadership of a cross-disciplinary R&D team in the design, development and overall realization of complex operating room equipment. You will be leading and implementing design concepts, practices, and procedures within the team to accomplish project goals. You will drive execution to quality, scope, time and cost commitments while creating a collaborative and transparent environment including each cross functional department. You will oversee several concurrent development efforts across different product platforms.

As the Senior Manager, Engineering you will coordinate and communicate with marketing, service, manufacturing and business leadership in the development and execution of strategic product, budget and resource initiatives. You will interact with Customers occasionally to collect design inputs or manage field issues.

* This position is located onsite in Mentor, Ohio with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

• Direct the work of Managers, Project Managers, R&D Engineers and Designers within the team. Facilitates communication and interaction among cross functional team members to ensure transparency of deliverables and milestones in the new product development process.
• Responsible for overall program management to ensure targets are met; quality, costs, schedule, scope etc. Drives commitment to milestones and monitors adherence to plans while identifying and mitigating development issues.
• Deliver pertinent and timely communications to the leadership (Business, R&D) on product development and delivery. Identifies critical dependences, risks and contingency plans
• Drive culture of high performance teams in the department through strategic initiatives (functional competencies, performance management, talent management, process improvements).
• Develop individuals and an engaged team culture through development plans, staff meetings, training opportunities, team events, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with all Quality Systems requirements. Leads the team in adherence to FDA regulations, international guidelines and company policies.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements for R&D group being managed on multiple axes (Products, Technologies, Processes, Tools, Methods, and Functional Competencies). Assess and develop training and education plans.
• Develop and manage the department and project budgets.
• Coordinate with marketing leaders to develop product roadmaps and provides input to business case development.
• Coordinate with manufacturing leaders on strategic efforts to support ongoing production; thruput increases, obsolescence, cost reductions, automated testing, etc.
• Must ensure that employees have a safe working environment, report all injuries, hazards or potential hazards, follow appropriate work practices, use appropriate personal protective equipment when required, and follow established security procedures.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product development environment with some time in Capital Equipment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing an R&D Team.
• Project and program management experience required.
• Experience in medical device regulation.
• Experience leading R&D Teams in projects from initial concept, through development, verification, validation and design transfer to service and manufacturing. Ability to balance customer, manufacturing, service, business and regulatory requirements to expedite launch of the right product to market.
• Experience successfully managing programs through stage gate methodologies. Track record of managing programs to schedule and budget.
• Experience in successfully coordinating with cross-functional departments (e.g. Legal, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, Clinical, etc.)
• Experience successfully managing programs through stage gate methodologies. Track record of managing programs to schedule and budget.

Preferred:

• Experience in the following functional areas: Operations, Service, Supply Chain, Quality.
• MBA and/or PMP certification.
• Experience managing a department budget.

Other:

• Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills and have a demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiation skills required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in driving continuous improvement for performance, quality, time and cost; strong planning and organization skills required.
• Must have excellent oral communication skills and be able to interact with sales, service, Customers.
• Must have excellent written communication skills - reports, presentations.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
401(k) with a company match
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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