Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Smith & Nephew

Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Hybrid
Continuous improvement in production processes
Sustaining engineering activities
Project portfolio management
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering leads a multi-site manufacturing engineering and maintenance team that drives continuous improvement in our production processes

Job Summary

  • The Director of Manufacturing Engineering leads a multi-site manufacturing engineering and maintenance team that drives continuous improvement in our production processes.
  • This position supports multi-site manufacturing strategy and is responsible for leadership/talent development while driving a culture that fosters performance, innovation, collaboration, courage and trust.
  • Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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The Director of Manufacturing Engineering leads a multi-site manufacturing engineering and maintenance team that drives continuous improvement in our production processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Continuous improvement in production processes
  • Sustaining engineering activities
  • Project portfolio management
  • Cost reduction projects
  • Capital equipment justification and acquisition
  • Validation and revalidation of machinery and processes
  • LEAN manufacturing based on TPS
  • Talent development and leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Fosters performance, innovation, collaboration
  • Anticipating and adopting innovations in best practice technologies
  • Collaborative relationship builder
  • Talent optimizer
  • People influencing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or related field
  • Ten years of progressive experience in a technical environment
  • Specific machining or mechanical assembly and automation experience
  • Three (3) years of experience in engineering or other professional management
  • Familiarity with the latest manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts

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