Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Manager, Industrial Engineering

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering (IE, EE, ME) required
  • 6+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing
  • Strong communication skills, including group presentation expertise
  • Proficient multi-tasker with project deadline leadership ability
  • Experienced with data systems (SAP, SAP HANA, Snowflake) and reporting tools (Tableau, Excel)
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate process and cultural change
  • Minimal travel required (0-5%)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support the Industrial Engineering team
  • Analyze production schedules and process flows to enhance manufacturing methods
  • Lead cross-functional Industrial Engineering projects for efficiency improvements
  • Motivate and manage project teams from inception to completion
  • Resolve operational bottlenecks and implement cost-effective yield improvements
  • Provide design input for process enhancements and manufacturability
  • Oversee layout design and process flow of manufacturing facilities

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation packages including base pay, incentives, and equity
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • Supportive work environment focusing on team collaboration
  • Minimal travel requirements, fostering work-life balance
  • Access to leading data systems and technologies in a cutting-edge industry
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Function of Position: Manager Industrial Engineering

The position is responsible for driving medium to large scale process improvements within manufacturing, leading manufacturing ramp up and delivering improvements in process, product manufacturability and ease of assembly. The position will function as a technical, functional and projects lead. The functional tools and areas within scope of this role are: New Product Introduction including design for assembly & serviceability, manufacturing line development, lean manufacturing, metrics, capacity planning and manufacturing line and floor design and six sigma.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Functional management of the IE team, supporting manufacturing. Will be responsible for overall team management and performance. Understand production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing. Cross functionally plan and lead Industrial Engineering projects for manufacturing cells/lines to improve throughput, efficiency and quality metrics Ability to motivate and project manage direct reports and cross functional teams on projects from inception to closure. Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and drive cost effective initiatives focused on yield improvement and capacity enhancement Practical knowledge of quarterly Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and determining capacity requirement to execute build plan Provide product and process Design for "X" (Assembly, Manufacturability, Serviceability, Reparability, etc.) input to enhance Operational processes downstream from design. Analyze and provide solutions for labor cost reduction through process improvements and cost/benefit analysis. Be responsible for the design, collaboration and execution of the layout of the manufacturing building(s) as well as overall process and product flow Lead a team to maintain work standards using time studies across all operational processes. Creates effective team environment. Is seen as mentor. Influences and models best leadership, where others "follow" and are not "managed"

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

Requirements:
  • Minimum BS degree in an engineering discipline (i.e. IE, EE, ME)
  • Minimum 6+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills to interface with employees at all levels of the organization. Group presentation skills required
  • Possesses superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to lead a team to meet concurrent project deadlines
  • Well versed with data systems (SAP, SAP HANA, Snowflake, and O9) and data manipulation and reporting packages (Tableau, Excel)
  • Track record of being able to drive process and cultural change
  • Minimal travel required (estimate 0-5%)


Preferred:
  • Minimum 2- 3 years managing technical personnel or leading project teams
  • Ability to overcome obstacles to drive change and resolve problems
  • Working understanding of GMP and GDP practices and requirements
  • Knowledge of cleanroom practices and policies
  • Facility design and construction management experienced


Additional Information

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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