Engineer 4 - Statistical Engineering

Requisition ID:  32825  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

We are seeking an experienced engineering statistical expert to work part-time and provide industry-relevant guidance to R&D and cross-functional teams, ensuring the proper application of statistical methods in line with regulatory standards. This role also involves supporting the global statistical techniques procedures, contributing to their maintenance and expansion, and delivering impactful training to foster best practices in statistical applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains or creates statistical procedures, work instructions, and guidance documents.
• Develops and delivers statistical guidance training.
• Hosts statistical knowledge sharing forums.
• Advise engineers, scientists, and technicians on the proper applications of statistics in the medical device industry.
• Mentors team members in problem solving techniques, such as Six Sigma.
• Provide audit support to the quality department for defending statistical rationales as needed.
• Researches new techniques to provide valid alternative options.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, engineering statistics, bio-statistics, operations research, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum 10 years experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in the medical device industry.

Skills

• In depth understanding of the concepts of verification and validation sampling plans to demonstrate confidence and reliability, and acceptance sampling plans to balance consumer and producer risks.
• In depth understanding of the use statistical methods used in the medical device industry such as (list not exhaustive):
  • normality and distribution testing
  • hypothesis testing
  • equivalence testing
  • experimental design
  • regression techniques
  • reliability analyses
  • capability analyses
  • analyses using censored data
  • non-parametric methods
  • measurement system analyses
• Advanced knowledge and use of relevant functions in Excel and Minitab for statistical analyses.
• Ability to explain and train statistical concepts to new statistical users.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical problem solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Six Sigma Black Belt certification or Certified Quality Engineer certification required.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the area. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $123,600.00 to $154,500.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  10.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.