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Freudenberg Medical · 17 hours ago

Director Engineering Programs

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. The Director of Engineering Programs will implement global processes, champion project management tools, and drive operational effectiveness to ensure successful product development and customer engagement.

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Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the harmonized global stage-gate process across all sites to drive customer success, ensure operational consistency, and enable efficient product development cycles to product launch
Champion standardized project management tools and practices across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with corporate frameworks established by the Corporate Program Management Office and Quality Assurance & Regulatory (ISO 13485) departments
Early engagement with Business Development and Global Account Managers to deliver program strategies, support quoting and program development
Provide technical and process support to the Sales Organization, enabling effective customer engagement, solution development, and alignment with internal capabilities and timelines
Understand market needs and influence internal investment, technical road mapping, and organizational improvements
Maintain program portfolio visibility by overseeing assigned program portfolios, proactively escalating risks and issues, and delivering clear, actionable portfolio-level reporting to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
Drive operational effectiveness, project execution and resource management, along with program financial results

Qualification

PMP certificationMedical Device experienceProgram management experienceThermoplastic/silicone moldingSAP proficiencyCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management
PMP or other project management related certification
Medical Device experience (ISO 13485 regulated industry)
7+ years of end-to-end program management experience leading cross functional product development teams running highly complex Project Management programs along with financial project accounting (P&L knowledge)
Well versed and knowledgeable in thermoplastic/silicone injection molding, assembly methods, and process development and validation
Highly proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members to ensure proper systems and plan alignment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience in leading and/or presenting to project teams and senior leadership
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a geographically diverse, matrixed organization
Proficient in SAP along with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project)
Travel 25% to 50%
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Preferred

Contract Engineering or Contract Manufacturing experience

Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match and paid time-off.

Company

Freudenberg Medical

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A global developer and manufacturer of specialty components and minimally invasive device solutions

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kurt Ziminski
CFO
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Michael P. McGee
Chief Operating Officer
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