Manager, Engineering

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary:

The Engineering Manager position will be a part of the Infection Prevention Technology (IPT) Department on the Low Temperature Sterilization Team.  The nature of the position will be a part of the new product development of steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and liquid chemical sterilizer technologies.  The product development process is carried out as a part of a cross-functional team per outlined project charter and product requirements. 
•    Lead an R&D team within the department.  
•    Responsible for the design, development, and overall realization of a new product, or sustaining engineering of existing product(s) 
•    Responsible for the people management, functional competency development, and overall execution control of all R&D activities.  
•    Lead program team when needed.
 

Note: This position is onsite for the STERIS Plymouth MN location.  

Duties:

•    Leads an R&D team within Low Temp department.
•    Responsible for the design, development, and overall realization of a new product, or sustaining engineering of existing product(s)
•    Responsible for the people management, functional competency development, and overall execution control of all R&D activities, project execution, and budget
•    Facilitates communication and interaction among team members to ensure transparency of critical deliverables and milestones.
•    Identifies and implements continuous improvements for R&D. Assess and develop associate training and education plans.
•    Drives smooth transition across the organization for initial concept through product development, manufacturing, and product launch.
•    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.  Also responsible for ensuring that employees under their supervision receive the necessary training on all applicable safety and security work practices and procedures.
•    Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with all Quality Systems requirements. Fully adhere to all applicable FDA regulations, international guidelines, and company policies at all times. Establish and promote a work environment amongst co-workers and direct reports that supports compliance with the Quality System and company policy.
•    Responsible for managing the project budget and operating plans.
•    Identifies critical dependences, risks, and contingency plans.  Monitors progress, anticipating the effect of dependencies on schedule, cost, etc.
•    Drives culture of High-Performance teams in the department through strategic initiatives (functional competencies, performance management, talent management, process improvements)
•    Manages interactions with vendors, suppliers, and consultants to assure engineering projects comply with designs and specifications. Supports established relationships with key third party engineering service firms, and professional organizations to promote.
 

Education Degree:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Required Experience:

•    5+ years’ experience in product development  
•    7+ years’ experience in R&D environment 
•    Minimum 2 years of experience managing / directing an R&D Team.
•    Minimum 3 years of experience supporting NPD/LCM programs.
•    Minimum 5 Years with Medical Devices, 
•    Ability to work in a highly regulatory environment.
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Exposure to project / program management skills required.
•    Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills and have a demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional, multi-disciplinary 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.
•    Demonstrated ability to make sound data driven business decisions; Understand, track, drill down and question activities and issues in all functional area. Strong attention to detail, follow-through skills 
•    Sets the standard for timeliness, work ethic, and personal integrity.
•    Must have excellent written communication skills – reports, presentations.
•    Working knowledge with Windchill, CREO, and Microsoft Project
•    Exceptional team playe