Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering - job 2 of 2

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary Function of the Position

Lead team responsible for Process Development, Design Transfer, and Production Support.  Actively participate in the transfer and refinement of assemblies, manufacturing processes, associated tooling, and test methods.  Deliver the product on schedule and on budget by employing core capabilities including project management, process development, lean manufacturing, and team play.  Continue to improve and support production, and delivery of quality product to the customer.  

Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager)

• Duplicate, qualify, transfer and scale manufacturing process at our Peachtree Corners, GA manufacturing facility
• Drive creation of efficient manufacturing assembly line, specifying and refining assembly and test processes, work flows and detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Manage and allocate team resources over multiple projects.  Negotiate for needed resources to enable project success.
• Evaluate and present production capability, status, risks, and mitigations at product development focal reviews
• Drive team to plan and satisfy goals focused on vital few organizational needs. 
• Maintaining compliance with medical device quality system.
• Creating budget estimate for new product introduction resources, prototype materials, tooling and engineering tests.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with management peers, suppliers, and a host of ISI organizations including, new product development, planning, purchasing, quality, regulatory, inspection, and marketing. 

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated Mechanical and Process Engineering ability
• Demonstrated ability in failure analysis and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to represent the company to its partners, suppliers, and vendors
• Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing (including GMP, MDD, ISO) – a plus
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or 6-Sigma techniques – a plus

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• BS degree in an engineering applicable discipline.
• 7+ years experience in a manufacturing engineering/ test engineering role
• 5+ years as a leader of cross-functional, technical personnel in a fast paced environment

Working Conditions

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• MS degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing (including GMP, MDD, ISO) – a plus
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or 6-Sigma, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow Technology, and Lean Manufacturing techniques – a plus

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.