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Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Engineering Plastics Processing

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $201K/yr

10+ years exp

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in medical devices and related products, impacting patients' lives worldwide. The Senior Manager of Engineering Plastics Processing will lead the TBCT Extrusion Vertical Integration Program, focusing on innovation in medical device plastic processing, overseeing tubing extrusion, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the TBCT Extrusion Vertical Integration Program, ensuring tubing quality, cost efficiency, and production rates align with demand

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in plastic processing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance

Develop and implement strategies to enhance tubing extrusion and plastics processing

Support the qualification of external suppliers for tubing extrusion, film production, and plastic compounding

Oversee engineering standards for tubing extrusion, film production, and plastic compounding

Provide technical leadership to extrusion process engineers during process development phases

Manages and provides leadership for the functional group’s development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives

Participates in the short and long term planning process that establishes technical objectives for a business unit project or functional engineering group

Utilizes technical, managerial expertise and creativity to evaluate proposed solutions, adaptations, and modifications to projects and products used globally

Identifies project, product opportunities and initiates prioritization in addition to implementation

Completes annual department budgeting and accountable for long range planning

Implements and understands FDA or global regulatory requirements as necessary

Ensures compliance with company Quality System regulations and safe working practices

Demonstrates broad management experience across and recognized as an expert within and outside of the Company with fully developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of a broad issues vital to the company working with multiple functions that are unrelated

Qualification

Medical device plastic processingTubing extrusionPlastic compoundingRegulatory complianceDesign ControlsQuality Management SystemBudgetingProject management methodologiesStrategic planningPC software proficiencyLeadership skillsEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is also acceptable

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role

Extensive experience with program and project management methodologies

Deep expertise in medical device plastic processing, tubing extrusion, and plastic compounding/pelletizing

Comprehensive knowledge of regulations, policies, and global pharmacopoeia, including EMEA, GDP, GMP, FDA guidelines, ISO standards, and ASTM standards

Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-discipline engineering and scientific team working on multiple projects

Skilled ability to balance commercial and development needs to accomplish global business area goals

Advanced understanding and application of Design Controls, Quality Management System to product development

Broad management experience across and recognized as an expert within and outside of the Company with fully developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of a broad issues vital to the company working with multiple functions that are unrelated

Work collaboratively with business segment, regional and functional product development leaders to establish long term goals for the product development team

Broad theoretical knowledge of management, quality, global regulatory standards, and or manufacturing

Requires working knowledge of the business's products and therapeutic uses

Effective leadership, managerial, and strategic planning and global skills

Exceptional demonstrated expertise in planning, budgeting, associate development, and project management directed toward achievement of annual, long term, and strategic business plans and goals

Requires an exceptional understanding of technology and methods applicable to the area and the ability to determine appropriate application

Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%, including international travel

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment

Benefits

Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans

A robust wellness program

Life insurance and disability coverages

Variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

401(k) plan with a matching contribution

Vacation and sick time programs for associates

Company

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

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Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies serving customers in more than 150 countries.

Founded in 1964

Lakewood, Colorado, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.terumobct.com

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