At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50 facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. Owens & Minor teammate benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company Engineering Technical Leader. Technical expert in medical manufacturing and/or distribution with project management skills Position Summary: This role provides project management and mechanical technical leadership to the product supply organization. Responsibilities include delivering on project objectives, providing technical and project management guidance to others, and leading and/or contributing to continuous improvement strategic initiatives focused on improving team and company performance. This individual is a recognized mechanical technical expert, possesses high standards of professional performance, and demonstrates both personal and organizational sensitivity. The role communicates directly with project sponsors and/or leaders in defining project scope and providing project status updates. The Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader reports to the Director of Capital Engineering & Packaging and receives direction in the form of broad project and initiative objectives. Responsibilities: Project responsibility of $1.5 MM to $50 MM. Could be cumulative projects. Project teams of two to 40 people Provides leadership and collaboration within a cross functional team during the execution of projects. Serves as either the project leader or team member on one or more projects. Manages scope and mitigates risk across projects. Prepares and manages budgets and schedules related to projects. Effectively achieves results that meet business and individual objectives. Provides mechanical technical expertise in the design, development, and construction of production processes and equipment as well as providing guidance in these areas to others within the organization. Leads or contributes to one or more strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement of team and company performance. Completes all work in a safe manner consistent with Owens & Minor safety & quality protocols. Works with multiple external partners (i.e. Engineering Service Providers, Equipment vendors, etc.) Is flexible on work hours and travel required to support global customers. Develops solutions to complex technical and business problems where no clear precedence exists; demonstrates ability to turn serial dependencies into parallel actions Works independently with limited guidance. Coaches and mentors junior engineers. Provides significant guidance and work direction to lower level engineers. Leads technical documentation strategy for Global Products Education & Experience: Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a related major scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience and continuing self-development, and/or progress toward advanced degree in related field. Minimum of 15 years of experience in a variety of staff and plant technical assignments. Project management experience of significant scope and responsibility. A demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes. Job requires 25% travel on average and 75% in peak project work load periods or during a manufacturing or supply crisis. International travel is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: PMP certification desired. Experience working with global teams Nonwovens and or extrusion technology experience High speed converting equipment Risk mitigation and management Manufacturing experience in a plant assignment. Experience and expertise with medical products, procedures, and processes. Knowledgeable in safety regulations including OSHA, ISO and NFPA. Experience designing troubleshooting and the safe operation of utilities such as compressors, chillers, and cooling towers Automated converting equipment Winding and slitting systems knowledge desired Building construction/modification experience General building code and OSHA compliance Familiarity with Factory Mutual requirements and fire sprinkler systems #LI-MC1 If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000 global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today. Life at O&M When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.