Corporate Technology Director – Job Code 1001

Corporate Technology Director – Job Code 1001

Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of corporate processes and technology-based strategic plans in close collaboration with Strategic Business Units, including specialty components, minimally invasive devices, and OEM InHealth products; direct the definition of the technical staffing requirements needed for the development and launch of new products and processes; responsible for the evaluation, recommendation, and development of senior technical resources and staff needed to support international proprietary technology exchange; oversee the development of specialty components, minimally invasive solutions, and ENT devices according to the strategic plan; oversee the provision of guidance, identification, and development of new technology within Strategic Business Units; direct efforts for new strategic technologies, including new materials and processes; direct the development and implementation of proprietary technology projects that involve external resources; consult with the Freudenberg Technology Innovation department to exchange and align with topics and projects that are identified by other Freudenberg entities; manage the coordination of technical resource planning to promote and support business growth; manage the development and implementation of corporate capital planning and strategic business objectives in meetings, defining the annual operations plan (AOP) with GMs of local sites; direct the development and monitoring and execution of Technology Roadmaps for Strategic Business Units; lead bi-monthly Innovation Review Committee meetings to ensure proper execution of innovation projects involving GMs and engineering department heads of each Freudenberg Medical business unit; collaborate with other Freudenberg Group global technical leadership to share and compare knowledge and develop standards; direct the provision of technical support to other Freudenberg Medical activities, projects, and objectives to ensure optimal market access and penetration; create and maintain an efficient network of technical resources, focused on application development at business unit level, ensuring structure, coordination and efficiency; establish and lead the annual technology summit and exchange with the senior engineering staff; lead a Freudenberg Technology Platform to utilize synergies between Freudenberg Business Groups and collaborate in innovation; define, implement and monitor standard tools, processes, and procedures for technology roadmapping, innovation, and technical standards; responsible for the IP policy as a process owner including the overall patent strategy and process for handling and evalutaing invention disclosure reports generating own IP; provide technical support for merger and acquisition processes by providing technical expertise assessing new technologies and evaluating patent portfolios and the specific IP landscape; creates and maintain an efficient network of technical resources focused on application development at business unit level; define, implement and monitor standard tools, processes and procedures for technology roadmap, innovation and technical standards; utilize Liquid Silicone Rubber, Thermoplastics in clean room manufacturing for injection molding and extrusion, strategic planning and technology, roadmaps development, SAP, process analysis, machinery set-up processes, and production start implantation procedures to perform duties; define Standards for machine suppliers in injection molding; create a standard template for molding tool related requests for quotes (RFQ), Standard Project monitoring tool and Innovation initiative templates; travel to corporate facilities throughout the US and globally to support duties; initiate and lead overarching innovation projects and strategic programs including coating, antimicrobial material, UV-cured materials, in coordination with 3rd parties like Universities and corporate R&D.

Location: 2301 Centennial Boulevard, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130;

Education: Master’s Degree – Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Manufacturing, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree).

Training: None

Experience: Five (5) years in the position above, as an Operations Manager, as a Product Manager, as a Program Manager, or in a related occupation;

Other Requirements: Experience must include five (5) years use of the following: Liquid Silicone Rubber, Thermoplastics in clean room manufacturing for injection molding and extrusion, strategic planning and technology, roadmaps development, SAP, process analysis, machinery set-up processes, and production start implantation procedures.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Freudenberg Medical is a global partner for the design, development, and manufacture of innovative medical device technologies. We offer the following services medical device, pharmaceutical and IVD clients worldwide product design and development, silicone and thermoplastic molding and extrusion, complex catheter systems, assembly, packaging, and engineering services.

For nearly 30 years, medical device and healthcare companies around the world have looked to Freudenberg Medical to make a difference as the custom manufacturer medical industry leaders can trust. We operate FDA-registered, ISO 13485 certified medical device facilities with Class 7 & 8 cleanrooms. Freudenberg Medical maintains design and manufacturing centers in California, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Costa Rica, Europe and Asia.

Freudenberg Medical manufactures minimally invasive, handheld and catheter-based devices out of our 93,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, strategically and centrally located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Freudenberg Medical’s culture is positive and team oriented. In our environment we like to have fun while helping others with our cutting edge medical devices. Our company is very driven to lead in the medical device industry to improve the quality of life of the patients we serve.

Freudenberg Medical is a local, innovative, high growth company with a collaborative, high performance work environment. We develop and manufacture minimally invasive, single use medical devices in the endoscopy, cardiovascular, neurovascular, and urology markets. The products we develop and manufacture are typically market disruptive and displace higher cost procedures.

Location: Jeffersonville, IN

It’s an exciting time to work at Freudenberg Medical. We know our ability to succeed depends upon the people we employ. Leading-edge technology, the highest standards, and outstanding people make Freudenberg Medical the employer of choice in this industry. We offer a competitive salary plus a full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as 401K Match.