Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

BELLCO, now part of Medtronic in the Renal Care business, is a company, based in Mirandola (Modena - ITALY), leader in systems for hemodialysis and extracorporeal blood purification. Our therapies and systems are employed for the treatment of renal failure, multiple organ failure, sepsis and cardiac decompensation. We are focused on satisfying the needs of patients and experts through: Innovation, Research, Development of advanced Nephrology, Intensive Care and Cardiology Therapies.

**GENERAL FUNCTION**:
Responsible for the successful identification and execution of key automation projects in support of strategic business goals.

Lead a team of Engineers in the development, design, debugging and project management of prototype processes and production lines. Provide expertise in the management of outside vendors and the design of a machine for long-term production, ease of maintenance, and ease of operation. Assigned projects and activities will be in several categories, including the following: cost reduction, process innovation and automation, product transfers, continuous improvement (OPEX), compliance, new product and process introduction.

**KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage a team of engineers in the design, development and debugging of equipment.
- Manage outside vendors to ensure compliance with developed machine specifications and schedules.
- Manage the commissioning and validation of new or modified production lines.
- Plan and execute process changes, new product and process introduction, capital projects and process improvement projects.
- Establish and implement optimal solutions to machine, process and product related issues.
- Analyze and identify opportunities to reduce product and process costs.
- Lead teams in the planning and execution of assigned activities.
- Provide expert services to various manufacturing facilities to evaluate current and new processes. These services will include troubleshooting, upgrade recommendations and support for change implementation.

**KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Successfully lead projects to deliver all requirements in respect of scope, cost, time and functionality, ensuring that all KPI targets are successfully achieved to schedule.
- Consistently adhere to and champion the use of project management standard practices in the areas of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Controlling and Closing (PMBOOK).
- Manage all activities in a responsible, professional and proactive manner.
- Ensure project spend forecasting is accurately managed and controlled.
- Prepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) matching customer needs, Project Charters, Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs), Project Plans, Site and Factory Acceptance Test Protocols.
- Ensure all Change Control requirements are satisfied and conduct all business ensuring compliance with appropriate standards.
- Liaise effectively with all functions as appropriate, e.g. Project Management, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory compliance, Quality Assurance.
- Track and report out on projects using standard templates ensuring all necessary information is available to key Stakeholders, e.g. Engineering Manager, Financial Controller, OpEx Leader.
- Use Six Sigma and Lean principles appropriately to optimize processes, layouts and line ergonomics.
- Monitor relevant legislation as it affects assigned processes and projects and advise the Company accordingly.
- Ensure the full implementation of the company’s GMP and Environmental Health & Safety policies.

**IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE AND EDUCATION**:

- The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor shall possess a third level degree qualification in a Science/Technology/Engineering related discipline (Minimum Bachelor’s degree). They will possess well developed, analytical, numerical and computer skills and have the ability and versatility to combine hands-on validation activities with theoretical knowledge and expertise. Significant relevant experience in Automation processes and Medical Device manufacturing is required (7 years minimum). The role will involve international travel in support of projects assigned.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 7 years relevant and recent experience in project / process engineering in a highly regulated environment.
- Strong experience in manufacturing processing and systems; strong experience in design of production machinery and commissioning of new or refurbished manufacturing lines.
- Proven experience in delivering projects from conception to completion, resulting in significant cost savings and process improvements.
- Strong project management experience to include formalized methodology.
- Working Knowledge and experience of Six Sigma & Lean principles.
- Machine controls programming experience, including PLC, HMIs, Servos, Robotics, etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation affecting the design, realization and commissioning of automations and machineries.
- Experience with M