Mechanical Engineering Manager

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team :

The R&D Mechanical Engineering   Characterization   Team   is responsible for   the feasibility and development of next-generation products at Dexcom.   We’re   seeking a   cross- functionally   disciplined engineer ing manager   with   subject matter   expertise   across m echanics , m aterials ,   and   electronic wearable   devices   to   lead the   c haracteriz ation   and materials   team   in developing   technologically advanced products for high volume production.   P osition ed within   the   Mechanical Engineering team,   this is a high visibility, hi gh impact role in   achiev ing   Dexcom’s   product performance and reliability goals   through   delivering   functional excellence in the   research ,   development ,   and   characterization   of enabling technologies /designs   & their integration to a product ecosystem.

Where you come in :

- As a   manager   within   the mechanical engineering characterization team,   you   will be accountable for   development test strategy,   metrology tools ,   execution of   performance   testing ,   data   analysis   and   system   integration   characterization   for   mechanical engineering .

- You   will   integrate   characterization efforts   with   the rest of the product sub-systems ​   and across functions   to   achieve a   successful launch   that meets reliability, cost,   and   performance targets.

- You   will   lead the test characterization team in   develop ing   world class   metrology tool s for wearable devices and needle-based   delivery   mechanisms .

- You will lead a team of materials engineers,   ensuring that adhesives and polymer material properties are linked to product performance

- In collaboration with advanced research,   design verification, and operations   teams,   you will   create   and   mature   measurement systems and methodologies   to   characterize, verify, and validate   Dexcom products.

- You will   develop   and manage   strong relationships and   enhance   communication with   upstream technology research teams and   downstream product development process recipients ( Design Verification,   Operations,   Commercial ) to   enable end-to-end concurrent engineering as a keystone of product design,   in collaboration   with   project management ,   and product owner   teams .

What makes you successful :

- You have   extensive   test development (fixture design,   programming ,   test   procedure   and   protocol development, etc. ) and characterization   experience in the medical device   industry ,   working in a   high-volume marke t .

- You have experience managing   and /or   leading   engineering professionals   to deliver high impact results   and   supporting   their career growth and development .

- You inspire others   through leading by example, providing healthy challenges,   and delivering   effective   feedback that has a   measurable   impact on   team and individual growth.

- You bring   depth of   test development   knowledge   and   system integration experience   in a multidisciplinary product ecosystem ( examples   below )

- Products   requiring   characterization and testing of   multiphysics   devices ( E.g.   electromechanical devices, wearables, biosensors, etc.).

- Direct experience   with   testing and analyzing plastic components , including materials and polymer   chemistry   and experience in   testing   and analyzing   plastic   components.

- You have   a track record   of   leading teams   to   deliver   technical   excellence , m eeting   timelines   for development ,   translating   technology   to design at scale, and   execut ing   projects   as a technical leader   with regular visibility to senior management.

- You have a solid understanding of statistics, with the ability to execute analyses (JMP or Minitab) , to support engineering decisions

- You   thrive in environment s   where there is ambiguity or uncertainty in product requirements and ha ve   a willingness to try and test   new ideas , coupled with   a track record   of success in innovation in a fast-paced R&D environment.

- You e xercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine   appropriate action .

- You have excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration, personal   interaction   and liaison skills.

- For you,   engineering   excellence   i s a top priority ,   and   y ou achieve that not only through your work but   influence that   in   your team and   collaboration with others   as well .

What   you’ll   get :

- A front row seat to   life changing   CGM technology.   Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community .

- A   full and   c omprehensive benefit s   progra m .

- Growth opportunities on a global scale.

- Access to   career development through in-house learning programs and/or   qualified   tuition reimbursemen t.

- A n   exciting   and   innovative ,   industry - leading organization   committed to our employees ,   customers , and the communities we serve .

Travel Required:

- 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements:

- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of industry experience • Requires a degree in a technical discipline • 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

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Salary:
$135,100.00 - $225,100.00