Engineer III, Devices

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The Engineer III, Devices is responsible for leading the execution and oversight of engineering projects and manufacturing activities of varying complexity within the Devices Value Stream of the OEM Performance Fibers (sutures) business unit. With a focus on existing products/business such as supplier changes, regulatory and compliance driven projects, cost improvement projects, process development and improvement, as well as design changes, they are responsible for leading and supporting projects with a low level of guidance.

They are also responsible for supporting manufacturing operations including the validation of new equipment and materials, troubleshooting processes, as well as identifying and implementing process/product improvements. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to monitor and improve yields, resolve material issues, customer complaints, design and develop new product, and review potential new business opportunities. The Engineer III, Devices is expected to have a working proficiency in Design Control and development methods, medical device regulations, manufacturing, and project management.

They will be expected to successfully carry out and support project deliverables/sustaining functions and manufacturing activities with a focus on quality, compliance, and customer needs. The scope of products for which the Engineer III, Devices will be primarily responsible for supporting includes contract manufactured and Teleflex owned suture products/devices. for the Mansfield, MA, Coventry, CT, and Nuevo Laredo, MX facilities.

• Plan, lead and manage projects of moderate to low complexity independently. Manage complex projects/programs with some guidance.
• Plan, lead and manage manufacturing engineering activities of moderate to low complexity independently. Manage complex manufacturing engineering activities with some guidance.
• Independently identify opportunities and support/execute on changes of low to moderate complexity to reduce variation and improve scrap rates and productivity throughout the manufacturing process, from supplier management to distribution of product.
• Identify and manage the scope of projects and manufacturing initiatives with a good understanding of interdependencies.
• Draft and route project initiation/closure documents, identifying the required deliverables per local and global procedures, as well as governing regulations, with minimal guidance based on project complexity.
• Interface with cross functional teams to maintain accountability, coordinate and execute deliverables supporting new product and capability development projects, and other initiatives.
• Serve as central contributor to identification and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Accurately predict project requirements, costs, lead times, and delivery schedules during the quoting and project execution processes.
• Apply structured project management principles such as scope definition, timeline development, contingency planning, risk planning and mitigation, stakeholder analysis, et cetera, to plan, lead and execute projects of low to high complexity.
• Lead quoting exercises such as component sourcing, identification of project deliverables and risks, and timeline estimation, of low to high complexity with minimal guidance.
• Review and prepare status reports, modify schedules, and…