DSM

Associate Director Engineering

Location: Exton, PA

On-site

Associate Director Manufacturing Exton is responsible for Process Development and Engineering at the Exton site, which provides automation, equipment, tooling and manufacturing expertise, approvals and oversight for capital items being placed into a Biomedical manufacturing environment for new or existing products. You’ll manage the Manufacturing Excellence initiatives for Overall Equipment and Process Effectiveness (OEE) and Improve Equipment Reliability (IER). This position reports to the Exton Site Leader.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and equipment capabilities guidance related to 1) New Business Development activities; 2) Venturing & partnership activities; 3) Merger & Acquisition activities 4) Business Operational Strategy (BOS)
• Develop a strong internal network that optimizes relationships and builds synergies with innovation partners, marketing staff, business intelligence, R&D, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Operations.
• Manage and evaluate Contract Assembly and Packaging opportunities through customer interaction, as well as, quote generation, supply agreements and negotiations. Provide continual support to customer through product life cycle.
• Provide management oversight to teams that develop new prototype and pilot processes for new product development projects and/or support manufacturing transfer projects
• Lead management and tracking of CAPEX spend for Innovation related equipment and tools.
• Implement infrastructure and culture of statistical & process control techniques, robust data collection & analysis, and usage of design of experiments to create robust and repeatable processes and achievable process specifications

The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the experience and skill level of the successful candidate.

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• Minimum 12 years of engineering experience in the medical device industry required
• Experience leading engineers and/or a team a plus
• Strong project management experience with ability to apply Project Management techniques according to PMP. PMP certification a plus
• Expert knowledge and experience working with manufacturing machinery and tooling in a medical device environment or related industry
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Engineering & Quality tools (Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, DFM, DOE)
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by May 14, 2025.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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