Director Industrial Engineering

2 months ago


Sunnyvale, United States Intuitive Surgical Full time
Job Description

The Director, Industrial Engineering (IE)will be a key member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Operations leadership team with broad responsibilities including developing a vision and strategy for IE within Intuitive, hire, coach and mentor IE Managers and team members, foster a continuous improvement culture, while partnering with cross functional people within process engineering and global operations ( planning, supply chain and logistics) making progress towards excellence in execution in development and manufacturing high quality, minimally invasive robotic surgical equipment. Proven leadership experience building and developing high performing Industrial or manufacturing engineering teams is required. The ideal candidate will have the right mix of technical knowledge, demonstrated leadership and communication skills and a keen interest in continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage, coach & mentor a high-performing IE team while also setting performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and identify training needs to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members
  • Review production data, performance metrics, and operational parameters to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
  • Make data-driven recommendations to optimize cycle time, cost, productivity, and overall factory performance
  • Aid in the development and maintenance and automation of manufacturing capacity models
  • Partner with COE team to help digital manufacturing transformation strategy and recommend solutions and resources needed to execute and deliver on projects
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean manufacturing methods, driving waste reduction initiatives, and implementing best practices across the factory
  • Encourage employee involvement and engagement in process improvement activities
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, evaluate existing workflows through value stream mapping and develop strategies to enhance OEE/OLE, and increase throughput and capacity
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee IE deliverables for NPI projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high quality standards. This includes defining project deliverables, setting priorities, allocating resources, and managing project timelines
  • Implement and oversee the automation of models, such as equipment capacity and headcount planning. Leverage advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to improve decision-making and operational efficiency
  • Head cross-functional teams to design and optimize the layout of factories, equipment, workstations, and production lines. Develop and drive factory blueprinting for consistent replication regionally and ensure efficient utilization of space and resources
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures (SOP), and work instructions (WI). Ensure consistent implementation and adherence to established procedures
  • Develop expertise in the organization around core industrial engineering methods such as factory design, labor capacity planning, line stabilizing, value stream mapping, time study research, production cell design, process and material flow optimization, lean/ Six Sigma and data analytics through structured programs and initiatives
  • Develop system level expertise for IEs in SAP- S4, SAP ME, Agile, O9 and other business systems within Intuitive


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