Manager, Vision R&D Engineering
Company: Intuitive
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionAt Intuitive, we are united behind our
mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing
care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the
potential of physicians to heal without constraints. -As a pioneer
and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster
an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference.
For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care
teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest
challenges and advance what is possible. -Intuitive has been built
by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe
great ideas can come from anywhere-we strive to foster an inclusive
culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We
lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best
work as their most authentic selves. -Passionate people who want to
make a difference drive our culture-our team members are grounded
in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get
things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us
think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to
support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our
mission and achieve their highest potential. -Join a team committed
to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare
professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world
of minimally invasive care. -Job DescriptionThe Manager of Vision
R&D Engineering will be responsible for leading a team of
engineers who a) contribute towards the next generation vision
product families focusing on endoscope cables across various
product lines, b) devise engineering test methods for -engineering
product evaluations and characterization. - This role is a key part
of making data driven decisions to improve product designs prior to
launch in addition to improving existing production released
hardware. The role will be leading cross functional teams for
development on current and new products.Roles and
Responsibilities:This role has a 2-fold -leadership function. This
key technical management role will guide and mentor a talented
R&D engineering organization responsible for not only owning
and developing the next generation of electro-opto-mechanical cable
product designs, but also devising robust engineering test methods
for product evaluations and characterization for endoscopes and
accessories. -The team shall work closely with the electrical,
optical, and other mechanical - teams to - collaboratively develop
these novel cable designs. Additionally, this R&D Engineering
team shall work collaboratively with the Supply Engineering teams
and Manufacturing teams to transfer product improvements to volume
manufacturing sites around the globe. - - - - - - - Provide
technical leadership to the Vision R&D Engineering organization
- - - - - - - Lead, and be responsible for novel product
development work on endoscope cables, and test method development
for endoscopes, and accessories - - - - - - - Analyze the current
endoscope cable performance, to identify opportunities for design
improvements and implement changes - - - - - - - Establish group
and individual objectives, priorities, and metrics to: - - - - - -
- Ensure fulfillment of current customer demands - - - - - - -
Ensure progress towards Product Development goals - - - - - - -
Ensure reliability and efficiency improvements of existing products
- - - - - - - Ensure the professional development of individual
team members - - - - - - - Define product improvement strategies
across all product platforms using vision cabling systems. - - - -
- - - Structure Bill of Materials (BOM's) including strategy for
sub-assemblies - - - - - - - Collaborate with the Endoscope design
teams on multiple platforms, New Product Introduction (NPI) and
Manufacturing teams to implement required manufacturing processes
(Equipment, Manufacturing Instructions, Travelers, etc.) - - - - -
- - Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to proactively
deliver improvements in endoscope cable performance and reliability
- - - - - - - Maintain compliance with medical device quality
system, discrepant material disposition and Engineering Change
Order (ECO) implementation. - - - - - - - Lead cross functional
team(s) in our Product Development Process (PDP) including:
generating formal design documentation, review, and control (e.g.
design reviews, ECOs, etc.), test method development, compliance
with applicable local standards - - - - - - - Work with cross
functional development team (RA/QA/ME/NPV/CDE) to develop and
manage project contracts, including; project plans, budgets,
managing timeline, risks and issues to meet customer and business
goals - - - - - - - Supply chain strategy and management. - - - - -
- - Plan, budget and staff projects, tracking performance
throughout. - - - - - - - Work with Quality Engineering group to
ensure that the team follows appropriate GMP, design history file
(DHF), and device history record (DHR) guidelines per FDA
requirements, and support design reviews in accordance with product
development procedures. - - - - - - - Clearly define and motivate
unmet needs and their context in the marketplace. - - - - - - -
Coach, develop and manage the engineering team through influential
leadership, balancing the development objectives of the team with
the needs of the organization.QualificationsCore Competencies,
Skills and Experience Requirements: - - - - - - - B.S. degree in
Engineering discipline, M.S. preferred. - - - - - - - Minimum of 8
years' of direct experience managing/mentoring engineers is
preferred - - - - - - - Minimum of 10 years' experience in design,
manufacturing, or service environment for complex
electro-mechanical products. - - - - - - - Experience with medical
cabling design and interface design is preferred. - - - - - - -
Track record of leading and developing sustainable teams. - - - - -
- - Knowledge of ISO requirements and GEP/GMP guidelines. - - - - -
- - Familiarity with sterilization processes and design guidelines
for sterilization and reprocessing - - - - - - - Familiarity with
small part assembly and manufacture - - - - - - - A passion for
creating robust and reliable products - - - - - - - An excitement
to get to the bottom of challenging technical problems - - - - - -
- Proven ability to maintain schedule while bringing products from
concept to manufacturing introduction. - - - - - - - Strong
mechanical engineering intuition - - - - - - - Track record as a
systems level architect and demonstrated ability to lead teams to
realize the architectural vision - - - - - - - Prior experience in
medical device manufacturing/field data analytics is a plus - - - -
- - - - Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire a high capacity
technical team. - - - - - - - Prior responsibility for validation
of products is a plus. - - - - - - - Experience with data analysis
and scripting tools, Matlab, etc. preferred - - - - - - - Knowledge
of a wide range of manufacturing processes, such as machining,
extrusions, overmolding, injection molding, MIM, laser welding,
soldering, crimping, and other forms of joinery. - - - - - - -
Strong quantitative process development skills including (d)FMEA,
(p)FMEA, tolerance analysis, DoE, SPC, GR&R, and CpK. - - - - -
- - Familiarity with mechanical CAD software (Solidworks). - - - -
- - - Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple
fast-paced projects simultaneously. - - - - - - - Prior experience
with Agile Change Control and SAP is a plus. - - - - - - - Ability
to communicate effectively and professionally across a range of
technical disciplines with a broad slate of stakeholders, including
management, peers, customers, and suppliers. - - - - - - - Prior
experience with the Design Control processes for medical devices
and clinical application of surgical instruments is a plus - - - -
- - - Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device
manufacturing environment preferredIntuitive is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to
all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination
and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age,
religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic
information or any other status protected under federal, state, or
local applicable laws.We will consider for employment qualified
applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with
fair chance laws.Additional InformationAll your information will be
kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Due to the nature of
our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your
customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination
against certain diseases including COVID-19. - Details can vary by
role.Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We
provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants
and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any
type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected
veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other
status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.We
will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Shift : Day
Travel : 10% of the timeTravel Requirements:10% of the time
Shift:Day
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