Manager, Engineering and Technicians
Minneapolis, MN, US

This position is responsible for managing the activities of the technical functions supporting Interventional Urology Operations. This includes leading and managing the Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, and Maintenance functions.
Major Areas of Accountability
- Technical Leadership: Lead and manage engineering and maintenance support team whom are responsible for various production equipment and processes.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure the provision of continuous support for all manufacturing processes, emphasizing cost-effective manufacturing and material supply continuity.
- Team Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and development for engineering and maintenance personnel.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in operations, focusing on equipment, processes, and materials validation.
- Capacity and Demand Management: Ensure process and machine capacity are effectively aligned with current and future demands.
- Cost Optimization: Lead initiatives to drive cost improvement, systematically reviewing product and operating costs to identify and implement cost reduction programs.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across departments to align engineering activities with new product development, process improvement, and quality assurance.
- Budget Management: Manage departmental costs in alignment with budget guidelines, ensuring financial discipline.
- Capital Investment Planning: Research and present strategic capital equipment proposals, aligned with budgetary and strategic priorities.
- Regulatory and Ethical Compliance: Uphold the highest ethical standards in business conduct, adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes.
- Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field from four-year college or university. MBA preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience/training required.
- 7+ years’ experience within operations and/or manufacturing engineering ideally in the medical device industry.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong technical knowledge of medical device manufacturing and process validation.
- Familiar with regulatory requirements.
- Planning and Organization skills.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Results Oriented.
Environmental Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Enforce all company Environment, Health, and Safety policies.
- Ensure employees are properly trained.
- Provide detailed instructions for job performance and explain hazards and safety precautions in assigning employees to a task.
- Plan the work to be certain that employees, material, and equipment are available to perform task safely.
- Promptly report all incidents in area(s) of responsibility.
- Conduct effective accident investigations immediately after they occur and implement effective corrective actions to ensure that the accident does not occur.
- Ensure injured employees receive proper first aid and/or medical treatment.
- Follow up on all safety related deficiencies to ensure corrective action has been completed.
At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
- Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
- Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.
- Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $103,356 - $155,034. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.
Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.
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Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.
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Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis