Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Full-time | Permanent

Salaried | On-site

Durham, CT

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical! Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role:

The Engineering Manager leads and manages all Manufacturing Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering activities. This may include but is not limited to: Coordination and directing department projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and integration of technical activities, supporting quality engineering and tool design, providing weekly status reporting on active and inactive engineering projects. This position directly manages Manufacturing and NPI Engineering. This position may supervise Machining Programming Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper project management tools, engineering processes, and systems are in place to allow effectiveness and efficiency of technical staff
• Prioritizes and balances staff workload based on rapidly changing internal and external customer needs
• Ensures talent in the department aligns with the capacity and capability the business demands
• Prepares written documentation to implement new or revised procedures
• Works with Manufacturing Supervisors and Engineers to develop, maintain, and improve setup, operator training, and metrics in the areas of production, quality, and safety
• Establishes group and individual objectives, priorities, and metrics
• Represents the Engineering Department in corporate committees and meetings
• Responsible for communicating and resolving engineering requests from internal and external stakeholders for clarification on project constraints, priorities, and feedback
• Oversees development of operating procedures and guidelines for the engineering department to create a consistent, thorough, and methodical approach to product development
• Supports our drive to achieve a culture of excellence that includes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness
• Identifies and implements new hardware and software for the department
• Works on problems of significant scope, using a high level of initiative to direct staff toward manufacturing support and process improvement
• Works independently, though significant or cross-functional projects may require approval from the Director of Engineering or COO
• Provides effective performance feedback through check-ins, employee recognition, and documented disciplinary action; makes recommendations for compensation adjustments as appropriate
• Holds overall responsibility for hiring, supervising, and managing the performance of Engineering Department personnel
• Promotes employee engagement by fostering a spirit of teamwork, unity, and success