Job: Program Manager Engineering

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Job Description

Position Scope/Summary

Under minimal direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in advanced engineering work focus on program responsibility. This work involves the application of considerable professional engineering knowledge and skills to the direction of a major engineering project as an ongoing program function. Duties may involve the supervision, coordination and scheduling of subordinate technical staff and the coordination of program or project activities with other facilities. Assignments are broad in scope with the opportunity for the use of independent judgment.

Key Result Accountabilities

Interfaces directly and regularly with customers (internal and external) staff. Will typically be assigned projects that are of the highest priority and revenue potential with high visibility by Accellent customers. Often is included in critical business discussions with customers to bring deep insight to a problem or opportunity and establish a high level of credibility for Accellent through demonstrated program management knowledge and expertise.

Proactively manage the risk associated with projects so that Accellent and the customer s business objectives are achieved

Minimize the uncertainties associated with projects relative to scope changes, customer expectations, business issues and other intangibles to enable successful completion of projects.

Work with sales to define customer needs and develop a comprehensive plan to meet their needs. Involve and coordinate the input of all key functional groups and contributors to the proposed work plan.

Enable customer involvement on projects to insure that Accellent is viewed as a collaborative extension of their engineering department.

Establish and maintain customer communications and credibility as the Accellent champion who is responsible to insure successful development and manufacturing launch.

Work effectively at all levels of Accellent to influence multiple resources towards successful completion of projects while having ultimate accountability for successful execution.

Follows and develops Quality and Regulatory requirements including Accellent policies, procedures, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Communicates ideas, information, and recommendations clearly, effectively and frequently (oral and written) within Accellent, with outside suppliers or partners and with Accellent customers during formal and informal interactions.

Prepares or reviews documentation with a high degree of accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness using common Accellent engineering tools & templates were available. (Examples include specifications, manufacturing procedures, ECOs, and technical reports or analysis)

Applies and Promotes Lean manufacturing techniques to continuously improve cycle times and process flows. Identifies, supports, or directs the execution of improvement efforts to reduce waste in all manufacturing and business processes.

Uses structured problem solving techniques and statistical methods for data driven analysis and decisions.

Applies and leads DMAIC Six Sigma approaches to solve issues and reduce variation in all manufacturing and business processes.

Plans, executes and manages project activities with cross functional teams. Project types can include new product development and introduction, manufacturing transfers, continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Exhibits the Accellent values (Customer focus, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Accountability, Teamwork and Integrity) in all activities.

Demonstrates leadership through mentoring of junior staff, responsiveness to business needs and motivation of diverse, cross functional teams including influencing both internal and external members to achieve positive business results

Demonstrates technical ability through the application of engineering skills, approaches and knowledge.

Takes financial responsibility for activities to create positive impact to the business

Performs all duties and directs others creating a safe working environment for our employees and our communities.

Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here and in the Engineering Career Matrix are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition, the individual must have a working knowledge of ISO and applicable customer and regulatory standards.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Job Location
Wilmington, MA US
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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