Engineering Manager, R&D, Electrical Engineering

The Manager, R&D, Electrical Engineering directs and guides the electrical activities of electro-mechanical systems and equipment design function. Establish a team of strong individuals who contribute to cross-functional project(s) as engineering experts.

This leader works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. He/she implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. They are responsible for establishing and assuring adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, quality and performance requirements. This individual demonstrates independent judgement and works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. They create formal networks involving coordination among groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

• Builds a high level of understanding of our products and their use in clinical practice to guide the design, development and testing of our next generation products as well as sustainment of our current products.
• Provides consistent, dependable guidance and mentoring to promote learning, development, and knowledge transfer.
• Accountable for root cause analysis and proper solution development for design issues, through the application of engineering principles, analysis, and empirical methods.
• Participates in the development of team goals, priorities and budgets and is accountable for achieving P&L objectives. Translates divisional goals and priorities into team goals and priorities.
• Builds a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for translating design objectives into an acceptable program of appropriate engineering personnel, schedules, specifications, and resources. Maintain proper prioritization of workload of team members while understanding the impact of project to the organization and portfolio.
• Responsible for communicating the purpose, direction and strategic importance of organizational goals, setting clear expectations and objectives, while working with leadership to improve individual and team engagement.
• Provides leadership to aide in development/maintenance of project plans and effectively deliver all work products in accordance with appropriate engineering processes and to acceptable quality standards.
• Engage in cross functional collaboration to develop interdepartmental processes to satisfy the greater needs of Hologic from design and engineering perspectives.
• Standardize policies, procedures, processes, and standards incorporating internal and industry best practices for electrical engineering and where possible the broader R&D organization to ensure highest quality product and efficient project execution.
• Accountable for the creation, review, correction, enhancement of drawings, specifications, and documentation to meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
• Must maintain project and documentation control and ensure that all engineering change orders, safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
• Accountable for identification, diagnosis, prioritization, and correction of technical issues. Implement and track solid corrective actions to reduce defects and failures or optimize and streamline processes. Ensures on time delivery of work products.
• Ensures the team is providing regular communication and updates on success factors such as progress, schedule, budget, project risks and resource or needs/gaps.
• Establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders within the division and create links with experts within the network and outside. Lead development of interdepartmental relationships and processes to satisfy the greater needs.
• Responsible for recruiting, leading, and developing team members. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training; planning, assigning, and directing work; mentoring; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, driving engagement, and resolving problems.
• Establish career planning and annual objectives for all team members.
• Lead the performance management process to provide feedback, recognize high performance and provide professional development opportunities.
• Grows professional and technical knowledge with an emphasis on driving innovative solutions to solving problems and innovative product development.
• Champions opportunities for continuous improvement and investigate and then adopt processes, tools, and methodologies.

  Physical Demands:

  • The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • ? Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • ? Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • ? Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • ? Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
  • ? Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
  • ? Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection Must be worn in designated areas.
  • ? Exposure to blood.
  • ? Travel (please specify): up to 10%
  • ? Other (please specify):

    Qualifications:

    Education

    • Preferred Minimum Non-Technical Degree: BA/BS Degree
    • Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree

      Experience

      • Preferred Minimum Non-Technical Degree: 8 + Years
      • Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 5+ Years with Master’s Degree, 3+ Years with PhD
      • Experience working in a matrixed organization using Agile is beneficial.

        Skills

      • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, theories, and concepts and application for electrical design.
      • Understanding of design, development and realization of complex mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems, machine design, control systems, plastic fabrication processes, metal casting, sheet metal, metal machining, materials, coatings and finishes.
      • Demonstrated abilities through structured approaches to conceptualization, design and development of complex electrical systems and machine design.
      • In-depth knowledge of standards, regulatory and quality system requirements applicable to medical device development.
      • Knowledge in the areas of Design for Compliance, Design for Cost, Design for Reliability, Design for Serviceability and Design for Manufacture using industry standard tools and techniques.
      • Understanding of computer systems with a focus on CAE/CAD (Solidworks, LabView, and Agile), GD&T, file transfer methods, 2D & 3D file formats and interface with other cross functional departments.
      • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
      • Excellent project management skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
      • High business acumen, ability to learn quickly and adapt to new circumstances, and intellectual agility.
      • Ability to quickly distill complex information into actions/recommendations.
      • Proven leadership behavior with demonstrated ability to attract and develop talent, and lead and motivate a team. Ability to efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.
      • Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
      • Ability to influence and communicate with all levels. Builds strong partnerships and creates followership across the organization.
      • Specific knowledge in the areas of x-ray generation, imaging, and mammography is beneficial.
      • In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to medical device development is beneficial.

        Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.