Mgr R&D Product Dvl Engineering - Medical Devices

Job Description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job OverviewTE Connectivity s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp.The Engineering Manager will implement the product development strategies for the team working on Devices product portfolio and will report to the Head of Engineering of Medical Business Unit. This position is responsible for leading a team working in a world-class R&D center who execute the lean product development, conceptualization/ prototyping and advanced technology projects for the Devices sub-BU and drive the value drivers according to the Medical technology roadmap and strategy. The position is expected to drive Product Development following Medical Device Development practices, ensuring that the team meets all regulatory needsWhat your background should look like:RESPONSIBILITIESLead team to drive Medical Device Product Development for Neurovascular therapies and other areas of focus as applicable. Closely work with the Product Management team to manage global prototyping and development opportunities. Work with CTO group to identify areas to partner for Advanced technology projects, direct resourcing in those areas as needed. Work with SME s and customers to identify development opportunities and drive design development following Design Control methodologies Drive Product Development following structured practices like ISO13485, EU/ FDA guidelines and Quality Management Systems Develop high performance solutions and platforms for our customers that maintain TE s leadership position in the Medical devices market Drive Process Development/ Optimization activities for multiple facilities. Achieves results by implementing rigorous development and project-management processes Monitor all business-critical engineering metrics with regular reports to management to show progress toward monthly/quarterly/annual goals. Delivers constantly on commitments with the specific focus on Launch on Time . Embraces the Continuing Improvement paradigm and achieves YoY engineering productivity by continuously eliminating waste, improving team s focus and prioritization, upgrading talent/ improving capabilities, and expanding team in India Improves customer intimacy of the team. Partners effectively with the sales organization to drive the VoC and the ability of the team to develop the right offering to the customer. Empower team to grow and achieve results through supported development and coaching. Build future engineering capabilities and reward outstanding performance.EDUCATION/ CRITICAL EXPERIENCEBachelor s degree (Master s degree preferred) in Mechanical, Materials or related engineering discipline. 12+ years of related Engineering experience with 5+ years in managing teams. Professional experience within Medical Device markets, clinical conditions and knowledgeable regarding engineering requirements and development process Strong understanding of Medical Device Product Development Lifecycle from User Requirements gathering to Transfer to manufacturing. Well-versed in Medical Devices development following practices outlined in ISO13485, ISO14971, FDA 21 CFR 820.30 Ideally experienced in catheters/ minimally invasive surgery products R&D Technical skills in developing products for Medical device market, plastic/ polymer processing, metal processing, electro-mechanical design. Familiarity with engineering tools (LDFSS or DMAIC), processes and risk assessment methods (eg FMEA, DOE) and other relevant engineering methodologies CompetenciesBuilding Effective TeamsMotivating OthersManaging and Measuring WorkValues: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, InnovationSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers),

Keyskills :
detail designdesign controlmedical devicesrisk assessmenttechnical skillsproduct managementquality managementdesign developmentdevice developmentmedical technologyproduct developmentfeasibility studies