Staff Engineer - Innovation Excellence PLCM

What you will do:

• Oversee PLCM checklist management, ensuring accountability for obsolescence processes and Product Lifecycle transitions
• Identify and drive SKU rationalization strategies by analyzing low-performing products based on margin, revenue, and volume
• Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, Integrated Business Planning, and the PLCM group.
• Partner with global teams, including Divisional DOLs, Planning COE, and PLCM leaders, to enhance and standardize planning processes.
• Contribute to value improvement and design optimization activities.

What You need:

Preferred experience (Strongly desired):

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools
• Product Lifecycle & Disposition Management – Hands-on experience in PLCM, obsolescence planning, product retirements, and supply chain impact analysis.
• Change & Quality Management – Expertise in ECN/ECR, CAPA, Non-Conformance (NC), and Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a regulated environment.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485 and experience managing design history files (DHF), risk management, and regulatory submissions.
• Medical Device Design control and Sustenance activities experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 8-11 years of relevant work experience