Engineering Manager (Process & Tooling)

About us:

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary:

The Engineering Manager will lead a team of automation, process, and tooling engineers who are responsible for developing and sustaining flashless rubber transfer molding processes. This job will be responsible for developing not only strong production processes but also a strong and capable engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for developing and sustaining a robust engineering resource structure to support plant operations, process performance, tooling management, and new product introductions.
• Responsible for communication and presentation of engineering resources status to executive management.
• Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.
• Provide guidance and leadership for all departmental improvement efforts intended to sustain and enhance profitability and performance.
• Manage quoting actives for all aspects of engineering function.
• Correspond with customers for technical support and alignment of process objectives and performance. Lead and coordinate new product and process development efforts.
• Foster a creative environment that recognizes & rewards innovation and sound engineering solutions.
• Oversee preparation of annual tooling budgeting and strategic planning.
• Monitor and approve capital expenditures involving tooling and support equipment.
• Ensure sufficient resources and appropriate expertise is available to provide responsive support to the manufacturing operation.
• Champion lean practices and continuous improvement efforts.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field required
• 8 or more years of practical engineering and manufacturing experience required
• 3+ years of tooling experience
• Advanced mathematics experience in support of engineering activities
• Experience leading a team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Strong statistical analysis to support decision process
• Ability to understand financial analysis and its impact on company goals
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a strong emphasis on customer interactions
• Must be able to navigate and use standard Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, project, Access, and PowerPoint)

Good to have:

• 3+ years of elastomeric molding and tool design strongly preferred

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work long hours exposed to high heat and humidity.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work in a manufacturing environment. Employee may come in contact with various types of machine oils, lubricants, cleaning solvents, and general industrial products.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.