Terumo Neuro · 6 hours ago
Director, Chemical Engineering & Manufacturing
Aliso Viejo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $224K/yr
12+ years expTerumo Neuro is a company focused on advanced medical chemistries, and they are seeking a Director of Chemical Engineering & Manufacturing. The role involves leading the development and industrialization of chemical processes for commercial production while ensuring compliance with medical device standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Medical Device
Hiring Manager
Doug Fauth
Responsibilities
Leadership in Chemical Manufacturing: Oversee all aspects of chemical production and engineering for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with medical device and regulatory standards
Process Development & Optimization: Drive process development initiatives, applying design of experiments and statistical methods to achieve high-quality, cost-effective production
Industrialization & Scale: Lead efforts to scale and industrialize medical chemistries from pilot to full commercial production
Continuous Improvement: Utilize Six Sigma engineering principles and maintain Black Belt certification standards to improve efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance process capability
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new chemistries into manufacturing environments
Team Development: Build and mentor a team of chemical engineers and production specialists to support growth and innovation
Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry
Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience in chemical manufacturing/production and chemical engineering, with demonstrated success in process development and industrialization
Minimum five (5) years of leadership or management experience/responsibility
Proven track record of scaling and industrializing medical chemistries for commercial success
Strong knowledge of Six Sigma engineering (Black Belt trained)
Expertise in the design of experiments, process capability, and process development methodologies
Experience in medical device or regulated chemical manufacturing environments
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering results on time and within budget
Exceptional leadership, written and verbal communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in project management software and tools and MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant field of study
MBA a plus
Six Sigma Engineering
Company
Terumo Neuro
We’re in business to create and deliver innovations that redefine what’s possible in neurovascular treatment, meaningfully advancing both physician practice and patient outcomes.
1001-5000 employees
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