Manager, Automation and Process Development

Manager, Automation and Process Development

Job Summary: The Manager position is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians in planning, directing, and implementing projects to improve both current and new processes and manufacturing automation. This person will oversee the development and management of the team resources and processes required to ensure functional excellence and delivery of robust high‑quality manufacturing processes to operations customers. This role will be tasked with building, developing, and empowering a strong team capable of fulfilling needs for the business.

• Responsible to follow and direct the requirements of TMC Quality System related to engineering and process control systems; including process controls, calibration and maintenance practices, document/data control, and change control practices.
• Plan and implement projects to develop, install, and qualify new processes for manufacturing new products or for improving existing processes to achieve business plan objectives.
• Design, fabricate, develop, install, and qualify equipment, with feasibility studies as needed, and provide training to ensure proper operation.
• Provide guidance for Automation Development and Procurement for changes to existing and new products/processes.
• Use statistical and Six Sigma tools to identify and implement root‑cause solutions.
• Oversee engineering efforts on cost‑savings opportunities, capacity needs, and support for new products.
• Optimize equipment and processes for long‑term robustness and reliability.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential.
• Manage workload and deployment of the team of associates to support the business, evaluating resource supply vs. demand and ensuring an appropriate organizational structure and skill mix.
• Participate in project performance team meetings to provide ideas, methods, or processes for unit or company performance improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments for project completion, providing guidance for direct reports within the project processes.
• Perform other job‑related duties assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

• Excellent leadership skills in inspiring, driving, and executing results through others.
• Effective listening, written and verbal communication, sound logical judgment, and organizational skills, creating a sense of urgency and commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated competency in leading teams in the development of complex technical solutions from concept to commercialization.
• Clinical knowledge for the product application and understanding of rationales for identifying CTQ attributes and correlating them with manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding and application of statistical and engineering tools; experience, training, or certifications in Lean manufacturing techniques is a plus.
• Collaboration cross‑functionally and leadership of in‑house and contract employees to ensure manufacturing processes are compliant and robust.
• Expertise in manufacturing automation development and procurement from outside suppliers.
• Expertise in characterization and manufacture of disposable medical products; fully proficient at documenting processes, validations, engineering studies, and test methods.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field;
  Advanced Degree (MS/PhD) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ progressive experience in an engineering discipline; minimum of 3 years leading others and implementing processes for the manufacture of medical devices.
• Experience in development and manufacturing of catheter and medical device manufacturing processes (e.g., extrusion, lamination, injection molding, tipping, shaping, bonding, etc.) is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits: We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan based on your individual needs which include—paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) with matching contributions, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long‑term…