Sr. Manager Process Development Engineering

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

This is a high functioning team that is focused on Global Sensor Process Development. We work on supporting the sensor process from design to end of life (and everything in between). We work both globally and cross functionally to achieve these goals.

Where you come in:

• You will be responsible for new product transfer and the scaling and development of commercial product.

• You will be working with partners to define the process limits for formulations and dipping processes.

• You will be responsible for overseeing the engineering and cross functional team members that support launch, contract manufacturing and internal production of sensors and sensor processes with the goals of scaling, improving quality, reducing costs and ensuring stability of the manufacturing processes. 

• You will support comprehensive solutions supporting manufacturing yield, quality, customer needs, on-time delivery, safety, inventory control, productivity, manufacturing efficiencies, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance. 

• You will champion strategies and lead change initiatives; identifies the best approach for implementing process, implementing root cause analyses and problem solving systems such as DMAIC, A3, Lean Six Sigma across the engineering team, PFT and cross functionally. 

• You will manage outcomes with cross functional departments in the areas of Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, R&D, Supplier Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing. 

• You will assess engineering/cross functional resource and equipment requirements, adjust/plan to meet needs of the corporate goals and product development roadmap, to provide support for commercialization. 

• You will lead overall technical strategy with assistance of the Operations leadership team in the realm of sensor development and business continuity.  

• Develop team and provide department direction. Provide weekly/monthly update and reports as needed 

• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned. 

What makes you successful:

• You will have had previous direct experience in medical device industry or other FDA regulated environment.

• You have the ability to manage projects, teams, maintain timelines, transfer technology and execute projects in an R&D environment 

• You must have a strong background and previous experience in chemical engineering and polymer synthesis.

• You must be proficient in chemical analytical techniques.

• You have proficiency with engineering software tools, engineering analysis, and statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab). 

• You have the ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty, dynamic environment and a willingness to try new/challenging things. 

• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills. 

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. 

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

• A full and comprehensive benefits p