We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters - it's what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we'd like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We're Looking For:
As a key member of the Operations team, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is tasked with leading the Manufacturing Engineering team in providing general engineering support to the production floor, improving the manufacturing efficiency and quality of all durable products while reducing manufacturing costs. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Engineering Manager is expected to be a hands-on contributor - actively engaging in engineering tasks, troubleshooting issues on the floor, and driving technical solutions. This role works in conjunction with various functions to support projects and business processes.
About the Role:
- Lead and support a team of engineers and technicians, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment aligned with company values.
- Drive performance and development through coaching, regular check-ins, and alignment of team goals with departmental and site objectives.
- Effectively manage change by communicating priorities, encouraging team input, and helping maintain focus on value delivery through simplification and prioritization.
- Oversee day-to-day execution of engineering projects, including process improvements, equipment upgrades, fixture development, and automation initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure alignment and achievement of production goals.
- Support costs management efforts by tracking project budgets, identifying efficiency opportunities, and contributing to capital investment proposals.
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards, supporting root cause analysis, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a strong safety culture, participating in audits, implementing corrective actions and support corporate EHS programs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- 3+ years of people management/supervision on non-exempt and exempt level employees.
- Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies including successful implementation of related initiatives.
- Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without authority and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency in engineering tools and systems, including Microsoft Office, CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks), and ERP systems (BMOs, routers, traceability).
- Hands-on knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes, such as machining, joining, finishing, plating, soldering, coating and optics.
- Experience with electrical and pneumatic systems; PCL programming experience is a plus.
- Solid understanding and application of statistical methods for process analysis and improvement.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and support team development.
- Advanced degree in Engineering.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, MDD, and ISO 13485.
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
- Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level
Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.