Associate Director, Equipment Engineering

Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Associate Director, Equipment Engineering

US-CA-Irvine

Job ID: 2022-22166
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Irvine Facility

Overview

About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS - .

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com .

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Equipment Engineering, is responsible for overseeing transformational projects for our Pharma production operations by installing leading edge technology and automation.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties
Directs a team of technical Project Managers to deliver multi-million dollar projects for parenteral pharmaceutical products in alignment with assigned Capital funds.
This position will involve multi-discipline project management responsibilities and global interface in a team environment. Direct all functions within the functional area to deliver projects in support of manufacturing and site operations.
Develops and executes strategic plan to achieve short and long term business objectives. The strategic plan would include equipment required for capacity expansion plus the life cycle management or replacement of older equipment to be
de-commissioned.
Coordinates and directs project team efforts toward realization of agreed scopes, goals, schedules and objectives of projects. This function assists in clarification of project goals and objectives with sponsors and stakeholders including
Sales/Marketing. This would entail the development of proper URS documentation and identification of proper suppliers to meet the established URS.
Controls all activities and directs personnel involved in project life cycle including planning, design, development, implementation and completion of the project. Ensures projects also include proper Commissioning and meet Validation requirements as per cGMP practices.
Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance management and termination.
The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
Manages activities of a functional area which has at least 2 departments or major functions through managers and/or experienced employees. Responsible for cost, method, and employee results.
Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
Interacts with internal and/or external clients and customers to negotiate and interpret information on projects and unit operations. May consult with senior management.
Preferred Requirements:
Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical preferred.

Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:
Bachelor's degree required.
10-12 years related experience required.
Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
Regular and predictable attendance
Occasional business travel required, Valid driver's license and passport

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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Additional Information

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
Frequently:Stand, Sit
Constantly:N/A
Activities:
Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward
Frequently:Sitting , Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
Constantly:N/A
Environmental Conditions:
Occasionally:N/A
Frequently:Proximity to moving parts
Constantly:N/A
Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise Intensity:Moderate
Occasionally:N/A
Frequently:Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment
Constantly:N/A

What We Offer

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its Sharing Expertise - initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

Notices

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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