Manufacturing and NPI Engineering Team Leader

Itamar

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

ZOLL Itamar is an innovative medical device technology company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of Home Sleep Apnea Tests to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory sleep disorders. Our core product is the WatchPAT®️ family, a revolutionary FDA-cleared portable home sleep apnea test device, that is based on proprietary signal and analysis. 80% of patients who have sleep apnea are undiagnosed. We are committed to reach those undiagnosed patients and provide testing to promote wellness and enhance overall quality of life. WatchPAT®️ is commercially available within major markets including the U.S., Japan, and Europe, and is the leading home sleep apnea test in the US. ZOLL Itamar's corporate headquarters, research and development and manufacturing are located in Israel with U.S. headquarters based in Atlanta, GA.

Job Type

On Site

Job Summary

The manufacturing engineering and NPI team leader manages the team for all technical aspects of the products being manufactured in production through their life cycle, improving efficiency, ensuring high-quality, on-time production and reducing costs. This role includes building and implementing processes and driving project execution from development to production environments

Essential Functions

• Mange and mentor the Manufacturing Engineering team end-to-end.
• Manage New Products Introduction processes, from R&D and initial prototype to mass production and products stabilization
• Managing mold duplication projects ensures that projects are completed on time and meeting quality standards.
• Lead engineering change orders (ECOs) for product improvements and second source qualification
• Develop production jigs, tools and testers within the production floor and at sub-contractors
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes include tools IQ/OQ/PQ and product Process validation processes
• Improve production failure rates
• Oversee planning, prioritization, workflows, staffing, and performance.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced CAD design proficiency (SolidWorks)
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes for medical devices.

Required/Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• At least 4 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment or similar manufacturing industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing manufacturing engineering teams with multi-disciplinary products
• At least 5 years in high volume production processes
• At least 3 years of experience with NPI and ECO’s processes
• At least 10 years of experience in CAD and PLM systems
• Experience in jig design, including requirements, design and validation
• Background in the worlds of plastic injection molding, precision assemblies

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Languages

• Hebrew - Expert
• English - Advanced

Travel Requirements

• Centers in Caesarea

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.