Equipment Engineering Manager

Company: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: January 30, 2025

Job Description:

Working Location: MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARKWorkplace Flexibility: OnsiteFor more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.Job DescriptionThe position holder is responsible for the operations equipment engineering for Single Use Endoscope (SUE) products. Promote proactive equipment standardization and development across all SUE Product lines throughout the product development phases.The position holder leads a team of engineers to develop and improve equipment requirements, designs, and specifications inclusive of mechanical, electrical hardware, and control systems as needed according to product delivery requirements to deliver equipment solutions which have overall equipment effectiveness that enables efficient and effective manufacturing.Partners with internal and external partners to ensure effective build, qualifications, and release of equipment.Job Duties

• Direct supervisory responsibility for Engineers, Technicians, and contract staff.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and career growth opportunities to the engineering team.
• Develop and manage project budgets and resource plans across the team, applying agile techniques to re-balance when necessary to meet the business objectives.
• Establish plans and complete product and test equipment and fixturing activities to meet project goals including specification development, design reviews, prototype development, qualification/acceptance testing, and release.
• Ensure outstanding capability through the product development processes including FDA compliance and alignment to the phase gate product development process.
• Develop and deliver project status reports, proactively identifying, resolving, and presenting any issues that may impact the team's ability to meet key goals.
• Liaison with leaders in process engineering, industrial engineering, and cross-functional partners to ensure that equipment solutions are integrated effectively into the overall manufacturing process architecture.
• Develop skill sets of assigned staff to meet functional objectives, business objectives, and employees' professional goals.
• Coordinate with leadership colleagues across various functions to foresee/understand critical project activities and to enable them to manage team resources and tasks to avoid critical path slippage.
• Evaluate all available internal and external Operational SUE Product launches including manufacturing equipment and capabilities.
• Partner with process and industrial engineering to select and implement appropriate technologies that result in lower manufacturing cost, lower process variability, and higher manufacturing capability and reliability.
• Prioritize and manage execution of work within the team of direct reports.
• Work with other leaders cross-functionally to standardize, leverage, and implement engineering tools and establish best-demonstrated practices.
• Provide engineering resources in support of all necessary projects and activities.
• Own and drive all operations and equipment safety and risk management documentation.
• Drive proactive behavior within the engineering team.
• All Other Essential Duties as directed.Job QualificationsRequired:
  • B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • An advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in any of these fields is preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of industry experience with a proven track record of successful equipment development within a regulated environment; medical device experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of management experience with multiple direct reports.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% mostly Domestic required.Preferred:
    • Exceptions to the criteria may be allowed for candidates that meet combinations of criteria or have additional exceptional skill sets.
    • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting bringing new equipment from conception through and beyond.
    • Demonstrated ability of delivering effective and reliable equipment from an overall equipment effectiveness perspective.
    • Expertise with the development of complex and precision mechanical or opto-mechanical test equipment.
    • Experience in test method and equipment qualification.
    • Strong documentation abilities to clearly and thoroughly document requirements, specifications, and test protocols.
    • Experience partnering with both internal and external partners for the development of new equipment technologies.
    • Good team leader and manager, wide technical knowledge base, with above-average problem analysis skills.
    • Able to think both logically and creatively and possess sound reporting abilities.
    • Strong knowledge of core engineering tools. For example: Mechanical design, electrical schematics, OEE, Risk Analysis, process mapping, programming and logic.We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.Equitable Offerings you can count on:Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree live and on-demand Wellbeing ProgramsGenerous Paid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*12 Paid HolidaysOn-Site Child Daycare, Caf--, Fitness Center**Connected Culture you can embrace:Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee-centric mindsetOffers onsite, hybrid and field work environmentsPaid volunteering and charitable donation/match programsDiversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource GroupsDedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development ProgramsThe anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $111,675.00-$156,345.00/year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.We recognize diversity in people, views, and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.Let's realize your potential, together.It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Applicants with Disabilities:As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at . If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).Posting Notes: -- United States (US) -- Minnesota (US-MN) -- Brooklyn Park -- Manufacturing & Repair
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