Program Manager, QVS

Overview

Program Manager, QVS - Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. - If you are looking for work that matters, you'll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite. As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe. At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime. Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values: Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity. Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents. Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

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Summary:

QVS Engineering is a growing team whose mission is to improve the quality of Fujifilm Sonosite products through their life-cycle by proactively handling component and module obsolescence while strategically reducing COGS (Cost of Goods Sold). The QVS Program Manager is responsible for leading projects to improve the quality, reduce the cost, and address component obsolescence of sophisticated ultrasound products through their life-cycle as well as carrying out some technical tasks as needed during project execution. The QVS program manager is an experienced EE and also a hands-on expert in project planning and execution including: scope definition and management, task and resource scheduling, budgeting, quality review and assurance, and project team management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify (through collaboration with the supply chain team, industry benchmarking, competitive analysis etc.) opportunities for value, quality and sustaining engineering projects.
• Manage approved projects with responsibility for managing: project scoping, cost/benefit analyses, project prioritization process, capacity planning, time tracking and department budget tracking.
• Understand and contribute to technical aspects of the programs/projects. Drive progress via the technical management of assigned technical resources.
• Support the product planners with component phase-in/phase-out to ensure a smooth transition to production.
• Manage personnel and material resources as needed for individual QVS projects.
• Perform some technical tasks as needed for QVS projects.
• Coordinate with internal Compliance and Regulatory teams to ensure that revised designs meet the required standards.
• Ability to travel internationally (infrequently).

Knowledge and Experience:

• BS in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering preferred) from a accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years experience in product development including design and test.
• Minimum 5 years experience in managing cross functional teams' product development programs.
• Must be a strategic thinking, quality driven individual, who will provide leadership, direction, coordination and coaching for project managers and project teams during their day to day management and implementation of value engineering projects.
• Must be detailed oriented and willing to dive into the details of a project to flush out issues and risks, while simultaneously possessing the ability to see the bigger picture and understand the interdependencies of the overall program.
• Must have excellent leadership skills and must be able to work with a diverse project team consisting of resources from all parts of the organization (both R&D and supply chain).
• Must be able to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to establish and follow corporate and regulatory standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Six sigma certification is preferred.
• Certified PMP is preferred.
• Industry exposure to international contract manufacturing.
• Global project management.
• Coordinate and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, with or without accommodations.

Salary and Benefits:

• $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience + variable bonus opportunity
• Insurance:
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
• 4% automatic Company contribution
• Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
• You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
• PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
• Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year

If COVID-19 vaccine is mandated by the federal government, or by state or local government, the Company will require that the successful candidate hired for positions covered under relevant government vaccine mandate(s) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent being granted an accommodation due to medical or sincerely held religious belief or other legally required exemption. For all positions, the Company encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and may require that the successful candidate hired be willing to test for the COVID-19 virus periodically and wear a face covering indoors absent being granted an accommodation due to medical or sincerely held religious belief or other legally required exemption.

FUJIFILM Sonosite offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program. Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference. To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at www.Sonosite.com/about/careers.

FUJIFILM Sonosite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 425-951-1200, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Additionally, the affirmative program/plan is available for review upon formal request by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources office during regular office hours.

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