Engineering director Jobs in Temecula, CA

The Opportunity

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the AVD Vascular division.

Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Extrusion manages the planning and completion of manufacturing/production engineering activities for the extrusion manufacturing lines, including the improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures in order to meet daily production and new product development schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide leadership to engineering and technician staff regarding daily line support activities, project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities.

• Provide project management direction.

• Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools.

• Coordinate, select and schedule engineers for Operations tasks and projects.

• Support continuing production, process development and new product introductions.

• Monitor and evaluate project and department progress and results.

• Participate in cross-functional teams.

• Review and approve protocol and written reports.

• Drive continuous improvement of engineering technical capabilities.

• Prepare technical reports, analysis, recommendations and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress on a regular basis.

• Coach, manage and develop technical staff.

• Develop, implement, train and monitor effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance to FDA, GMP, and all other applicable agency regulations.

• Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott policies.

• Prepare departmental budgets and control expenditures to stay within spending limits.

• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Or An equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Masters Degree Preferred

• Minimum 3 years project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams. Prior experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.

• Minimum 7 years in Manufacturing/process development experience, with minimum 4 years of people management experience

• Experience with statistical techniques (i.e. DOE, SPC) as well as Lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping and continuous improvement methodologies. Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations. Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing technology transfer project to global operations.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally(only if required).