Senior Manager, Technology Engineering

Responsibilities

• Leads team in translating manufacturing process requirements into scalable, robust technology solutions and provides oversight to innovation stage‑gate process, ensuring alignment from concept through deployment.
• Develops and deploys equipment design standards and equipment introduction norms, establishing prerequisites for capital investment approval.
• Manages relationships with key equipment suppliers and defines global purchasing standards to drive consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Serves as global machine safety champion, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across sites.
• Coaches team in development of technical performance metrics and dashboards (yield, process capability, cycle time, OEE, etc.) for assigned technology platforms.
• Participates in WCH business planning cycle and contributes to long‑range investment plan.
• Reviews and approves design packages, validation documents (IQ/OQ/PQ), purchase orders, CAPA records, and other business documentation.
• Provides oversight to global digital and automation strategy.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in a business or technical role is required.
• Experience in supervising engineers and technical professionals.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, etc.) is preferred.
• Proficiency in problem solving methodologies (Six Sigma, RCPS, Kepner Tregoe, PCDA, etc.).
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence with and without authority.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC/DCS), robotics, servomotors, instrumentation, vision systems, SCADA networks, and/or MES systems is preferred.