At our company Yokneam, we are driving innovation in gastrointestinal diagnostics, transforming patient care with minimally invasive solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams in R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and quality work together to develop, produce, and deliver cutting-edge medical devices that improve patient outcomes worldwide. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives, optimize production processes, and ensure high-quality, efficient manufacturing of our next-generation GI diagnostic technologies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on global healthcare while working in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Plans, directs, and implements all aspects of the company's site engineering activities (safety, manufacturing process performance, testers development and implementations, product configuration, PMO, validation aspects, etc).
Develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.
Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies, testers development and implementation in production process.
Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of product lifecycle.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function, driving performance and increasing people engagement.
Drives a continuous improvement mindset in Engineering by engraining and improving the MPS (our company Performance System) methodologies in the day-to-day.
Has budget accountability for the department including CAPEX investment plan.
Meets deadlines on critical projects & Actions committed by Site Eng Org (CAPA / PMO Projects / EHS / Local Projects)
Ensures that quality tools such as CAPA / FMEA are understood and used by Site Eng department
Improves Yokneam Operations KPIs (Yields, OEE, Savings).
Improves manufacturing availability means (OEE, up-time, Productivity)
Controls and improve process and product performance (RTY, Scrap reduction)
Reduces cost and improve productivity (Costs, Programmatic Savings)
Leads and coordinates product quality investigations. Acts as a key partner on investigating root causes
Requirements: B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical.
Experience of at least 5 years in managerial role and in a similar role in the Medical Device industry.
Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate a high-performing team.
A proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to lead in a fast-moving, lean environment.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, influence, and communication skills.
Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, PPAP, GR&R) are a plus
Certifications such as Six Sigma or Lead Auditor (ISO 13485) are a plus.
This position is open to all candidates.