Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

Position Overview:

Responsibilities

· The position is responsible for providing DFx (manufacturability, cost, sustainability, etc…) feedback to the R&D team for scalable component manufacturing.

· Assessing of new supplier to technical capabilities to manufacture Insult’s components to meet our design and quality standards.

· Providing design feedback for plastics and metals processing to meet product design requirements and operational objectives.

· Ensure robust process design using analytical methods (FEA, Mold Flow, etc…) to determine optimal manufacturing methods for high volume production.

· Manage/lead suppliers through the design and construction of prototype and pilot tooling in the development phases of engineering programs.

· Advise team of supplier engineers and quality engineers as they investigate and improve supplier processes, deploy tools and equipment at supplier facilities, and introduction of new components to suppliers

· Drives continuous improvements activities to improve the cost, quality and delivery purchased components

Key Decision Rights

Education and Experience

· B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline. Masters degree preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years’ work experience in a regulated industry

Additional Information

· The position is on-site . The preferred location is near Acton, MA

· Travel is estimated at 25% but will flex depending on business need.

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

· Provide strong leadership through positive motivation, guidance, and open communication.

· Strong interest in leading and developing teams

· Naturally brings groups together to develop action plans and make and document decisions

· Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and successfully executing against multiple objectives simultaneously

· Ability to communicate and collaborate within a cross functional project team.

· Ability to present and communicate clearly and confidently to multiple levels of an organization.

Required Skills and Competencies

· Extensive knowledge of component manufacturing methods in plastics (injection molding and extrusion) and metals (machining, forming, coiling, stamping, etc..) for high volume tight tolerance manufacturing.

· Experience with component design, material selection and DFM methodologies for volume manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies

· Solidworks / Pro-E and one of SAS, JMP, or Minitab Expertise with

· Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification preferred DFMA, IQ/OQ/PQ, Six Sigma, Lean, DOE skills

· Working knowledge of MS Office, including Office Project software.

· Experience with continuous improvement methods and toolsets such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, CTQ and Critical Parameter Management. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite 

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,600.00 - $166,250.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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