Senior Director of Advanced Operations

This high visibility, mission critical role will be responsible for leading and directing engineering and technology programs that ensure CONMED's position as an industry leader. The ideal candidate will have a broad background spanning both operations and R&D and the ability to get results in a complex, dynamic business environment.

There are two key pillars of responsibility to this role; one) developing the strategic roadmap for global operations and enable and two) harmonizing and orchestrating the New Product Introduction process.

Developing the Strategic roadmap for global operations and enable:

This pillar includes assessing CONMED's current state and identifying gaps and/or opportunities in our infrastructure, process, technology and manufacturing equipment. This also includes strong business acumen to enable network optimization. The senior director must be a forward thinker who recognizes not only our current requirements but also the future needs of the business and makes strategic recommendations about the technology platform that will meet those evolving needs. This platform recommendation would encompass machines, tools, fixtures, etc. core competencies and may also include the implementation of robotics, bar coding systems, and comprehensive packaging solutions. The senior director will be involved in determining ROI for these capital investments, selecting the technology solutions and working with external equipment providers and internal engineering teams to implement the new technology.

Harmonizing and orchestrating the New Product Introduction process:

This pillar begins with developing a consistent and harmonized new product introduction process across multiple CONMED sites. The NPI process will start with the voice of our customers and ensure that we are meeting the customer's requirements. The process will then incorporate adherence to design controls and a toll gate R&D process. Finally, there will be a focus on operational objectives including developing repeatable manufacturing processes and attaining high CPK targets as well as determining inventory strategies and proper supply chain positioning for product launch.

Once established, the senior director will be responsible for driving this NPI process corporate-wide, monitoring the processes used and enhancing them with vigor. The senior director will partner with BU's R&D leaders to ensure that CONMED is well positioned to be fast, flexible and innovative in the design and manufacture of our new products.

The Senior Director of Advanced Engineering reports to our VP of Global Manufacturing. Reporting into this position will be Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Support for the Manufacturing Operations organization. The individual in this role, along with their team, will also partner closely with the R&D organization as it relates to New Product Introduction.

The position may be seated in either our New York or Florida location and will have a travel requirement for up to 40%. This is a unique role that will drive the strategic direction of the business and play a critical role in positioning CONMED for future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.

• 15+ years regulatory engineering experience with 5 in medical device industry and 5+ years of experience in leadership capacity.

• Experience with equipment development and implementation including packaging technology, precision machining equipment, injection molding, electro-mechanical assembly and test, robotics, and pick & place equipment.

• Experience working with third party capital equipment suppliers.

• Experience implementing a New Product Introduction process including FDA Design Controls from User Needs, Requirements Development, Risk Analysis, Verification and Validation coupled with operational and supply chain objectives.

• Experience leading large, multi-site project teams, solving technical challenges, and delivering measurable results in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

• Excellent communicator with proven skill at summarizing and articulating the story.

• Must have ability to do the work and teach the work.

Candidates who live near Largo, FL, Utica, NY, or Memphis, TN, will be required to travel 25-40% and work onsite.

Candidates who are remote will be required to travel up to 75%

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is 235,200- 369,600. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED's good faith belief at the time of this posting.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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