Document Title:
Company Confidential
Job Description
Document Number: NEO-FRM-625
Revision: A
DCO Number: 2014-146
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Effective Date: 2014 Jun 02
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Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Reports To:
Chief Operations Officer
Location:
13562 Maycrest Way, Suite 5138 Richmond, BC
Date:
2015 Dec 07
Purpose/Role
A brief description of the primary responsibilities for which the employee is accountable
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will support the development of the Tiara projects with a focus
on optimizing efficacy and transfer to manufacturing. This position will provide overall leadership to the
Manufacturing Engineers in the Richmond facility and manage all activities related to production line
processes, equipment and maintenance to ensure products are assembled in an efficient and safe
manner.
Position Description
A listing of the deliverables to be accomplished, including specific duties/activities that make up the job
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will:
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Develop new and improved manufacturing processes. This may be completed by analyzing and
improving plant layout, purchasing new and more efficient equipment, and finding ways to
reduce manufacturing costs
Ensure production documentation such as bills of material (BOM), work instructions, process
flow and all other documentation associated with the manufacturing processes are diligently
created and are accurate
Ensure production processes are well-defined, implemented and proven
Provide guidance to the manufacturing engineers to ensure their priorities are well established
The Manager will ensure all activities are taking place as planned in each project schedule
The Manager will coach the manufacturing engineers to ensure they have adequate knowledge
to fulfill their responsibilities and to ensure they acquire new skills to bring the manufacturing
practices to the next level
Manage and prioritizes multiple complex manufacturing engineering projects, ensuring projects
meet or exceed requirements, are on-time and within budget
Lead/champion LEAN/continuous improvement within manufacturing that include
equipment/fixture design and/or process changes
Monitor and reports on items such as cost reductions, downtime and capital expenditures
Partners with the Quality team to ensure products and associated documentation meet
requirements
Prepare cost estimates and capital requests for proposed projects and evaluates cost factors
Talent management (recruitment, training, development, retention)
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Document Title:
Job Description
Document Number: NEO-FRM-625
Company Confidential, Neovasc Inc.
Revision: A
Effective Date: 2014 Jun 02
Page Number: 2 of 2
Qualifications
Represents the desired qualifications but may not reflect the employee’s existing qualifications
Education
 A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Biomedical)
Experience
 A history of successful completion of technical projects
 Minimum 5 years of management experience in pilot or commercial manufacturing, preferably in
medical devices
 Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
 Working knowledge AutoCad, ProEngineer, and MiniTab
 Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, Health and Safety regulations and validation requirements
 Experience with any of the following is considered an asset: Medical Plastic Extrusion/Molding,
Polymer Bonding, Balloon Manufacturing, Assembly Fixturing and Automated Equipment Design
& Validation
Skills
 Strong problem-solving and computer skills
 Strong communication and organizational skills
 Ability to provide leadership as well as work well in a team environment
The purpose of this description is to provide a concise statement of the major responsibilities of this
position in a standardized format. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be
performed and should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and action.
Approvals:
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