Deer Valley Plant Technical Leader

The Medical Products Division and Deer Valley plant leadership team are seeking a proven engineer to provide leadership to the engineering associates in Deer Valley and to be a contributing member of the plant leadership team.  The responsibilities of this associate will include:
 
  • Provide appropriate technical guidance and project tracking to ensure timely flow of projects through manufacturing transfer and regulatory approvals

  • Provide daily support for engineering issues and questions and technical support for engineers

  • Support all operations in Deer Valley 

  • Assemble the appropriate engineering teams for product and process improvement efforts

  • Mediate to reach consensus between engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance

  • Provide "Product Line Leader" review

  • Drive project technical manufacturing plans and timelines

  • Support BU, OU, and Enterprise level decisions

  • With manufacturing leaders, ensure that manufacturing meets timelines and monthly build plans

  • Work with other members of the Plant Leadership Team to assure strong communication with Manufacturing and NPD leadership

  • Provide general leadership support for the facility with members of the Plant Leadership Team

  • Provide sponsorship, leadership and leadership development for technical associates

  • Provide technical guidance and training to team members to contribute to their ongoing development within GORE

  • Coordinate contribution and compensation process for engineering associates

  • Lead and facilitate communication within the technical team, as well as between the technical team and other functions

  • Champion best practices

  • Provide critical design and technical problem resolution.  Contribute technical expertise in day to day activities of product support

  • Balance the resource needs of the business with the development needs of the technical associates

  • Ensure product support is documented in accordance with GMP/FDA requirements

  • Align with and support the Stroke BU technical coordinator to promote the business priorities

  • Partner and integrate with other plant, BU, OU and divisional technical leaders.


  • BS degree in engineering or technical field

  • 5 years of work experience in a technical field

  • Experience leading, mentoring, and sponsoring diverse teams

  • Experience handling multiple projects and priorities with competing resource needs, and meeting Medical Quality System requirements

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 

  • The ability to partner broadly, flexibility, high level of motivation, strong work ethic, and excellent mentorship skills

  • Experience in the medical device industry especially product development



    EEO/AA Employer (applies to all positions located in the U.S.)


Additional Information:

  • Travel Percentage: 10%

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For further information regarding Gore, visit our website at www.gore.com








Company:
W. L. Gore & Associates





Location:
Flagstaff, AZ 86001





Status:
Full Time, Employee





Job Category:
Engineering



Company:
W. L. Gore & Associates





Reference Code:
091253