Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Riverpoint Medical in Portland Oregon is looking to hire a Director of Manufacturing Engineering. At Riverpoint you will be part of the process that brings great technology to Medical, Dental and Veterinary markets. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of premium medical devices. Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical lighting, and special needle technologies. As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead a team of skilled process and manufacturing engineers and work collaboratively with other departments to support new product launches and drive process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities for the position include:

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing and process engineers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing and motivated team.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Provide daily production support to set up, trouble shoot, repair, and monitor released manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with new product development teams to introduce new equipment, processes, and launch new products into production. Follow appropriate quality system requirements for new equipment introductions including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Manage and optimize manufacturing costs by monitoring budgets, analyzing production data, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage Capital Equipment planning, purchasing and management of deliveries with equipment vendors.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees by enforcing safety protocols.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence by identifying and implementing continuous improvement activities with cross functional teams including new product development, production, quality, and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate records of processes, procedures, and performance metrics. Generate reports for management review.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Lead and support process-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering preferred).
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in process optimization techniques, such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience with sterilization
• Experience with statistical analysis of data (Ex. Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• Experience with technical documentation (Ex. laboratory notebooks, publications, engineering reports, IQ/OQ/PQ’s, Standard Operating Procedures, test protocols, etc.)
• Proven ability to translate high level business objectives into tactical solution plans and execute on those tactical plans to overcome obstacles and deliver on key results.
• Direct experience in leading characterization, design of experiments and data analysis methodologies
• Experience with Project Management and relevant tools
• Experience supporting customer audits and governing bodies reviews (FDA, GMED, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large/complex projects, aligning strategically with business needs in addition to working independently & within a team-based environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align key stakeholders drive decision-making

We offer great benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance; 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, Paid Time Off and 8 company paid holidays.

Riverpoint Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Riverpoint Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.