Project - Manufacturing Engineer (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. 

Responsible delivering different programs ranging from small-scale to complex, large-scale engagements, related mostly to new raw materials, suppliers, dual sourcing, and any program related to advanced engineering.

Responsible for the proper execution of processes, materials, qualifications/validations, and project management, and the proper use of project and prioritization models. Must comply with the company QMS and international medical devices standards. Have to work with a cross-functional team across multiple functions as R&D, DQE, QA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Tooling & Automation, and Regulatory Affairs, among others, owning and driving all the deliverables within the Program Life Cycle.

What will you be doing?

Help to coordinate a portfolio of projects, handling changes and interventions to maintain the portfolio's progress, and serve as the main point of reference for the overall health and savings pipeline.

Work closely with other project managers and business teams to create and maintain project pipelines according to business needs and KPIs, collaborating with horizontal workstreams to address interdependencies, drive governance, and facilitate regular program and project calls Monitor program progress and ensure that program deliverables are of the highest quality, meeting or exceeding client expectations.

Develop project documentation including procedures, documents related to validations (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ, Change Control documents etc) datasheets test records etc.

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Bachelor´s Degree in a relevant engineering field

Certifications:

• Minitab, Visio, MS Project

Experience:

• 1-3 years in sustaining or project management

Languages:

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in project management
• Knowledge in Problem-solving with the ability to adapt to changing program requirements
• Qualification / Validation knowledge.
• Statistical analysis.

Competences:

General / Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, balancing priorities effectively
• Leadership spirit to guide program teams and collaborate with clients.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Works with medium to low supervision, within a team, and collaboratively across teams.
• Good communicator with active listening skills.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to efficiently cope with change and manage risks and uncertainties
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills

Technical / Functional:

• Scope Assessment and Resolution: Assesses program scope, identifies gaps in requirements, and efficiently resolves them.
• Effective Planning: Develops comprehensive work breakdown structures, aids in accurate estimations, validates estimate confidence, and consolidates them into a robust program schedule.
• Optimizing Critical Path: Demonstrates the ability to optimize the critical path to enhance program efficiency and timely delivery.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies program-related problems, selects appropriate solutions, and escalates when necessary, ensuring smooth program progression.
• Risk Management: Recognizes active program risks, vigilantly monitors risk triggers, and executes predefined contingency plans when required. Proactively identify and mitigate program risks, managing issues that may arise during program execution.
• Scope Management: Manages scope changes, driving discussions about scope versus schedule/budget and reaching conclusive decisions.
• Resource Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating necessary resources, be it human capital, budget allocation, or equipment, considering the larger organizational program portfolio.
• Variance Analysis: Identifies deviations between planned and actual program outcomes across dimensions (scope, schedule, quality, risks), taking corrective actions as needed.
• Estimation Techniques: Applies various estimation techniques to refine future program planning, improving accuracy and predictability.
• Proficient Tools Utilization: Demonstrates proficiency in MS Program, as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Minitab etc.
• Data Analytics & Automation: Able to contribute and appreciate the need of centralized database - previously executed projects/ program with simple dashboard to pick and choose type of product, complexity, schedule, effort, cost, quality, good practices and pitfalls for future references.
• QMS management: Ensure the document control system and QMS is maintained, and internal approval workflow is followed.
• Coordination: Help to coordinate a portfolio of projects, handling changes and interventions to maintain the portfolio's progress, and serve as the main point of reference for the overall health and savings pipeline.

Leadership:

• Applies Business Acumen: Demonstrates a deep understanding of Wide Area Networking Business, able to uncover and articulate the program's business case effectively.
• Strong Teams Building: Establishes and nurtures a sense of camaraderie and motivation within the program team and amongst the cross functional teams.
• Stakeholder Relationship: Develops positive working relationships across various stakeholders, fostering collaboration and achieving shared goals.
• Clear Role Definition: Defines and assigns roles and responsibilities within the program team, ensuring clarity and accountability.
• Effective Communication: Listens attentively, comprehends, and executes decisions with precision, involving relevant stakeholders for quality outcomes.
• Decisive Leadership: Takes proactive and assertive steps to make well-informed decisions, considering potential impacts on program outcomes.
• Influence and Conflict Resolution: Influences and gains consensus in challenging situations, navigating conflicts towards constructive resolutions.
• Change Management: Initiates and leads change efforts, addressing resistance and setbacks, and fostering an environment of constructive debate.

You. Unlimited

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• Your future:  stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.

• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.

• Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave. 

• Training: Training program, unlimited learning.

• Extra perks: employees association, and more…

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