Principal Engineer- Technical Projects

This key leadership position within Henry Schein engineering will be responsible for defining novel medical and dental products and processes based on customer needs. The Principal Engineer will direct multiple teams within and across sites to deliver large, complex technical projects. The Principal Engineer will utilize deep knowledge in one or two disciplines or broad knowledge in a range of disciplines to solve problems quickly and effectively. This role will be responsible for developing key relationships with other functions at the site and external manufacturing partners. The Principal Engineer will effectively manage large-scale projects and coach/mentor senior engineers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

General/ Projects

• Lead multiple cross functional teams across sites. Provides key engineering functions across multiple functional groups within the site 

• Manage mid- to large-scale technical projects 

• Manage project to meet committed project budget and timeline goals

• Develop a strong partnership with supply chain and regulatory groups

• Present finished projects to organization leadership 

• Develop deep expertise or broad knowledge in multiple areas of the dental and medical device industries 

• Work with external companies/organizations on technology development while maintaining project timelines and ensuring efficient use of resources. 

• Lead/drive site-level decisions and initiatives 

• Ability make decisions critical to keeping project goals on schedule

• Provide coaching/mentorship to junior and senior engineers 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:   

• Experience leading large scale projects in a manufacturing environment.  The ability to manage complex project that span multiple departments and may span multiple sites. The ability to manage project cost and keep withing defined budget. 

• Ability to define documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, technical drawings, industrial standards and procedure manuals  

• Ability to write technical reports and technical correspondence with management 

• Detail oriented, and ability to organize, document and communicate across the organization.  

• 7+ years Medical or dental device manufacturing working experience 

• Expert Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA and others) 

• Expert level of proficient in GMP quality standards 

• Experience of executing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing projects and deployment across different functional areas and in some cases multi-site projects. The ability to coach and training of junior engineers on these concepts 

• Proficient in new product development processes from concept through full production release  

• Experience in research projects and demonstrated level of product conceptualization 

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:   

• Excellent understanding of industry practices 

• Strong proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures 

• Excellent planning/organizational skills and techniques 

• Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem-solving skills 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Excellent conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages 

• Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company 

• Good negotiating skills 

• Resolve complex issues in effective ways 

• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget 

• Specialist in multiple technical and/or business skills 

• Ability to cultivate and develop lasting internal and external customer relations 

WORK EXPERIENCE:   

Typically 8 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION:   

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in an engineering discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent preferred. May hold two or more industry certifications. PMP certification is a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required. 

The posted range for this position is $96,909 to $152,984 which is the expected starting base salary ran