Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Wheeling, IL

Full-Time / Exempt

About Us:  Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopaedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role: Â The Engineering Manager leads and manages all Manufacturing Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering activities. This may include but is not limited to: Coordination and directing department projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and integration of technical activities, supporting quality engineering and tool design, providing weekly status reporting on active and inactive engineering projects. This position directly manages Manufacturing and NPI Engineering. This position may supervise Machining Programming Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper project management tools, Engineering processes, and systems are in place to allow effectiveness and efficiency of technical staff.
• Prioritizes and balances staff workload based on rapidly changing internal and external customer needs.
• Ensures talent in the department aligns with the capacity and capability that the business demands.
• Prepares written documentation to implement new or revised procedures.
• Works with Manufacturing Supervisors and Engineers to develop, maintain and improve setup, operator training and metrics in the areas of production, quality and safety.
• Establish group and individual objectives, priorities, and metrics.
• Represent Engineering Department in corporate committees and meetings.
• Responsible for communicating and resolving engineering requests from internal and external stakeholders for clarification on project constraints, priorities, and feedback.
• Oversee development of operating procedures and guidelines for the engineering department in order to create a consistent, thorough and methodical approach to product development.
• Support our drive to achieve a culture of excellence that includes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify and implement new hardware and software for the department.
• Works on problems of significant scope, using a high level of initiative to direct staff toward manufacturing support and process improvement.
• Works independently, but significant and/or cross-functional projects that may require approval from Director of Engineering or COO.
• Provide effective performance feedback through check-ins, employee recognition, and documented disciplinary action; make recommendations for compensation adjustments as appropriate.
• Overall responsibility for hiring, supervising, and performance of Engineering Department personnel.
• Promote employee engagement by fostering a spirit of teamwork, unity, and success.

Requirements / Skills:

• Requires a 4-year degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10 years of work experience in a related manufacturing role, Medical device industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems including shop floor processes, ERP systems, and quality procedures in an ISO 13485:2016, Mil-Spec, or similarly sophisticated quality environment.
• Depth and breadth of manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, fabrication, machining, welding, cable/harness, powder coating).
• Ability to read and interpret complex customer drawings and specifications.
• Practical knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Infor Visual 9 would be a plus)
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, a sophisticated use of word processing, spreadsheets. Basic knowledge and experience with CAD/CAM (Solidworks, Autocad, Mastercam).
• Strong background in statistical and scientific problem solving techniques, technical documentation, FMEA, APQP, & GD&T.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including creation of clear written instructions for complex processes and creation of process flowcharts, process maps.

Benefits:

• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401k