Engineering Manager - Process Engineering

at  Dexcom

THE COMPANY

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we’re just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we’ve started: Improving human health.
We are driven by nearly 10,000 ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We’ve already changed millions of lives and we’re ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We’ll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we’ve come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
Meet the team :
We are currently looking for a Process Engineering Manager to join our Dexcom team in Mesa, AZ!
As the Manager over Process Engineering, you will be responsible for strategic oversight and direction of Process and Equipment Engineering and establishing a best in class team as a part of Manufacturing Operations with the primary goal of meeting manufacturing goals within the Quality System.
You will also provide technical leadership in fields such as chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering as well as best manufacturing processes and product manufacturability improvements, as well as l ead and/or participate in Factory Improvement Teams and other cross functional teams to address problems such as production quality issues, product lines efficiency issues, field failures, and to prevent similar issues reoccurring in the future.

Where you come in :

• The Engineering Manager is responsible for the oversight of the continuous improvement teams made up of cross functional team members that support the production of commercially launched sensors, applicators, receivers and transmitters with the goals of improving quality, reducing costs and ensure stability of the manufacturing processes.
• The Engineering Manager will assist the Manufacturing Managers to ensure the manufacturing processes meet production targets against lowest cost, according to planning and quality requirements.
• Lead and/or participate in efforts to reduce the operating costs, improve quality of the products, implement best in class and efficient manufacturing processes using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Directs and coordinates engineering activities supporting manufacturing, yield, quality, customer needs, on-time delivery, safety, inventory control, productivity, manufacturing efficiencies, cost reduction and regulatory compliance.
• Champions and leads change initiatives; identifies the best approach for implementing process, implementing root cause analyses and problem solving systems such as DMAIC, A3, Lean Six Sigma across the engineering teams
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Managers to assess resource and equipment requirements, adjust /plan to meet needs of the corporate goals and product development roadmap, and to provide support for commercialization and sustaining activity.
• Provide technical assistance and data to manufacturing, provide technical expertise on design for manufacturability and best manufacturing techniques, train as necessary.
• Leads overall technical strategy with assistance of the Operations leadership team with the development of department direction and plans to carry out overall operations plans and functions.
• Collaborates with other departments and builds effective working relationships; negotiates to build broad-based support and/or persuades others in order to influence important outcomes.
• Provide monthly update and reports as needed
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Previous direct experience in medical device industry or other FDA regulated environment desired
• Ability to manage projects, teams, maintain timelines, transfer technology and execute projects in a MFG environment
• Proficiency with engineering software tools for engineering and statistical analysis
• Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things.
• Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma experience is desired
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

What you’ll get :

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community .
• A full and c omprehensive benefit s progra m .
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursemen t.
• A n exciting and innovative , industry - leading organization committed to our employees , customers , and the communities we serve .

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 8-12 years of industry experience
• 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience
  Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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  Salary:
  $116,600.00 - $194,400.0

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