Position Summary Lead the ‘Airways’ Sustaining team in the aspect of people, process and projects, to ensure high quality team output, and to act as a technical authority in all areas of Airways products and to directly lead certain sustaining projects and engineering activities. The position is a member of Airways R&D management team and reports to the R&D Director. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Act as a recognized authority in Airways sustaining engineering. Perform engineering work requiring recognized expertise in all aspects of Airways sustaining engineering. Explore and recommend innovative, creative and complex technology solutions to solve problems in the Airways products. Provide technical guidance and direction using knowledge and skill in Mechanical engineering, design, molding, extrusions, materials and mold tooling. Act as technical authority in all areas of Airways products and to directly lead certain sustaining projects and engineering activities Work with all stakeholders, vendors and internal departments to resolve department issues and contribute toward project and organizational objectives. Make Airways sustaining engineering team plans and schedules, allocating resources, and stimulating individual’s performance and team cooperation, and maintain team metrics and continuously improve. Commitment to maintain awareness of new scientific knowledge / technology in relevant fields and ensure regulatory compliance for all products. This position is required to ensure compliance of company procedures and all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes related to the site). Engage others, promote, and participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned by manager. Direction of others As a people manager, this role may typically be required to perform tasks like administrative duties, organizing employee schedules, monitoring and evaluating employee performance and leading team members. Managers may also be responsible for collaborating and developing improvement plans, monitoring progress and delegating employee assignments. Additional responsibilities can include: managing project teams to develop, execute, and complete assignments; organizing team roles and evaluating employee performance; documenting operational tasks and reporting to higher-level management; performing employee performance reviews and assessments; and assisting with new employee onboarding and training. Education Required University Degree (BA degree) required or equivalent experience Education requirements can be obtained through an educational institution or gained through equivalent work experience. Technical Knowledge and Skills Bachelor degree or above is a must or equivalent experience • Minimum 10 years post graduate experience in Mechanical development • Possesses and applies an expertise in Mechanical product development, as well as competency in related specialty fields. • Ability to manage projects of significant scope and impact. Use considerable judgment in the planning, scheduling and coordinating of project phases and resources, as well as the selection of engineering techniques and criteria. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to lead and guide project team members in troubleshooting and carrying out significant project phases • Expert knowledge and skill in sustaining documentation procedures, development methods and project management, with the ability to rapidly master hardware product development procedures and methods. • Expert knowledge and skill in Mechanical engineering, design and ideally background in molding and or extrusions, materials, mold tooling. • Knowledge of SOPs, FDA/ISO 9001/ISO13485/FDA 510K, etc., principles and skill in integrating into hardware product development discipline. • Demonstrated ability to utilize creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. Abilities • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills. • Strong Mechanical / Biomed engineering / plastic molding background • Ability to lead and guide team members • Ability to Coach and Mentor team members • Proactive, cooperative and good communication skill • Fluent in English – written and verbal Impact and Scope • Safety, supply management, decision making and problem solving Key Internal and External Relationships • Cooperation with operations, Marketing, Clinical, quality, sales, other Engineering leads and Engineers, Engineering Directors and VP’s, and service team • Communication and cooperation with headquarter related departments, as well as suppliers. Work Environment · This is largely an Ashford office based position 2-3 days per week and the rest working from home · This role reports to the R&D Director · Typically requires travel less than 10% of the time, internationally