Manager, Industrial Engineering - Ion

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies-like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion -have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Primary Function of Position

The manager is responsible for driving medium to large scale process improvements within manufacturing, leading manufacturing ramp up and delivering improvements in process, product manufacturability and ease of assembly. The position will function as a technical, functional and projects lead. The functional tools and areas within scope of this role are: New Product Introduction including design for assembly & serviceability, manufacturing line development, lean manufacturing, metrics, capacity planning and manufacturing line and floor design and six sigma.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Functional management of the IE team, supporting manufacturing. Will be responsible for overall team management and performance

• Understand production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing

• Cross functionally plan and lead Industrial Engineering projects for manufacturing cells/lines to improve throughput, efficiency and quality metrics

• Ability to motivate and project manage direct reports and cross functional teams on projects from inception to closure

• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and drive cost effective initiatives focused on yield improvement and capacity enhancement

• Practical knowledge of quarterly Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and determining capacity requirement to execute build plan

• Provide product and process Design for “X” (Assembly, Manufacturability, Serviceability, Reparability, etc.) input to enhance Operational processes downstream from design

• Analyze and provide solutions for labor cost reduction through process improvements and cost/benefit analysis

• Be responsible for the design, collaboration and execution of the layout of the manufacturing building(s) as well as overall process and product flow. Work closely with Operations and Engineering leadership to account for NPI projects and building layout implications, ensuring space constraints are identified at the earliest opportunity

• Lead a team to maintain work standards using time studies across all operational processes

• Creates effective team environment, mentor, influence and demonstrate leadership model worth emulating

• Partner with IE managers from other Business Units (BU) and sites for evaluating corporate initiatives impacting IE; lead implementation within their assigned BU

• Partner with Data Science/Analytics teams to address manufacturing data gaps to ensure all aspects of factory performance are being measured on time

• Evaluate new software/tools with a goal of implementing when there is a clear benefit to IE or Manufacturing Operations. Work with leadership to socialize and ultimately implement across the business

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

Requirements:

• Minimum BS degree in an engineering discipline (i.e. IE, EE, ME)

• Minimum 6+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills to interface with employees at all levels of the organization. Group presentation skills required

• Possesses superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to lead a team to meet concurrent project deadlines

• Well versed with data systems (SAP, SAP HANA, Snowflake, and O9) and data manipulation and reporting packages (Tableau, Excel)

• Track record of being able to drive process and cultural change

• Minimal travel required (estimate 0-5%)

Preferred:

• Minimum 2- 3 years managing technical personnel or leading project teams

• Ability to overcome obstacles to drive change and resolve problems

• Working understanding of GMP and GDP practices and requirements

• Knowledge of cleanroom practices and policies

• Facility design and construction management experienced

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on

business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the

candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.