Senior Manager, Automation Engineer

About the role

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineer oversees overall project execution at the site including providing feedback to GIE team related to facilities design\construction as well as equipment design\construction. Manage the equipment installation\ validation activities and hiring of resources for project support and eventual production start-up. Will be part of the Core Team as site representative. Should be able to travel to other BD Facilities as well as to equipment vendor's site.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with GIE team performs engineering work as needed specific to the facility construction and/or automated equipment design/construction.
• Provide site feedback associated to the designs and scales-up of applicable manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment, and required tests for the product to be manufactured.
• Provide site feedback to GIE engineers with respect to the plans, designs and estimates of time and cost to assure local requirements are met.
• Support GIE facilities Engineering team by overseeing work for the applicable facilities construction activities.
• Participate on equipment for FAT activities and coordination of shipment / installation at the site.
• In conjunction with the GIE team, analyzes and develop solutions to potential engineering problems that may arise during the design and construction of equipment as well as during installation and validation activities.
• Provides leadership to the site project team.
• Has in-depth functional expertise and broad business knowledge to provide required engineering & business feedback to GIE engineers as applicable.
• As needed, develop financial and operational objectives and apply expertise to achieve a smooth transition from validation process to manufacturing start-up.
• Ensure project plan execution at the site level is done in a timely manner in compliance with key quality, delivery and cost metrics.

Education & Experience

• Engineering background ideally in Mechanical Engineering.
• (15) years plus experience in automation manufacturing environment on an engineering leading role.
• Demonstrated track record in management of technical and/or engineering disciplines.
• Experience in a regulated industry / medical device manufacturing Preferred (+ 7 years)
• Product / Process transfer experience a must.

Basic Knowledge and Skills

• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making (lean/six sigma certification a plus)
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of engineering procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
• Expert understanding of related aspects of engineering processes and/or systems
• Knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineering
• Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners, business units, and/or sites and may engage with and influence senior management
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of engineering to the business
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
• Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
• Require the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
• Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels
• Protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.