Manager Engineering - Design Support & Sustaining

Socket.dev; London; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trudell Medical International in London, Ontario seeks a Manager, Engineering – Design Support & sustaining to lead mechatronic and electrical engineers in creating innovative respiratory medical products. You will drive from concept through launch, ensure design integrity, and collaborate across software, QA, and manufacturing functions.

You will mentor staff, manage project scope and risks, and uphold ISO 13485 and design controls while aligning with the company’s quality policy and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical) or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is an asset.
• 7–10 years of product development experience in medical devices or related field.
• At least 5 years of people management experience.
• Experience leading complex product development with launches.
• Experience in ISO 13485 regulated environments.
• Expert level knowledge in mechanical/electrical design.
• Strong leadership and ability to lead engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of the complete PD lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Stage Gate PD process experience.
• Strong problem-solving and solution articulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechatronic and electrical engineers and professionals.
• Drive design and development of respiratory medical products from concept to launch.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical design, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including software, QA, product management, and manufacturing.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, DFM/ DFA, and validation testing.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and resources.
• Ensure regulatory alignment with design controls and quality policy.
• Mentor staff, support growth, and maintain a respectful workplace.
• Present updates to product leadership and collaborate with suppliers.

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical)

P. Eng. designation (asset)

Product development experience (7-10 yrs)

People management experience (5+ yrs)

Project management experience (complex PD projects)

ISO 13485 familiarity

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Leadership

Product lifecycle knowledge

Communication skills

Stage-Gate process experience

Problem solving

Job description

At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.

As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals.

Manager, Engineering – Design Support & sustaining

Lead a group of mechatronic and electrical engineers and technical professionals to design and develop new respiratory medical products and technologies.

Responsibilities Include:

People Management

• Lead and mentor a team of mechatronic and electrical engineers
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure staff have clarity of expectations through the delivery of objectives and understanding key deliverables
• Collaborate with Project Leaders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely execution
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, manufacturing, and marketing
• Maintain schedule and established time standard compliance for all staff, i.e. by organizing and directly supervising staff, administering leave, monitoring, responding to staff headcount requirements, etc.
• Treat employees are fairly and equitably, have a sense of self-esteem, and are encouraged to develop to their full potential, i.e. by administering workplace policies and programs
• Support employee development, i.e. by evaluating performance, providing feedback, and supporting their growth
• Manage employee issues to enable employees to have a high degree of focus on their jobs, i.e. by resolving employee relations issues, performance problems, and disciplinary issues
• Monitor and assign resources to new projects through collaboration with Product Development Project Leads
• Hands‑on leadership by establishing a robust system of daily behaviours and expectations necessary for driving team success

Product Development

• Collaborate with the SEED team to transfer product ideas into Phase 1 of product development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including embedded/application software, QA, product management, and systems engineering
• Oversee the mechanical and electrical design and development of new products from concept to launch
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets
• Drive design reviews, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and validation testing

Technology Development

• Identify and explore new ideas and technologies to further our understanding of electrical and mechanical application to respiratory products
• Derisk new technologies through designed experiments and simulation, to achieve technical readiness for product adoption

Technical Expertise

• Provide guidance on mechanical systems, electrical systems, and embedded systems

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards
• Support patent development and intellectual property strategy
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Present technical concepts and project updates to product leadership
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is maintained

Regulatory

• Achieve alignment of design and development activities with TMI’s Quality Policy and procedures
• Ensure that products are developed to meet all regulatory requirements, including design controls

health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical) or a related field of study
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation is an asset
• 7-10 years of product development experience within medical devices, consumer products, or a related industry
• 5+ years people management experience
• Experience managing complex product development projects with a proven track record of successfully launching new products
• Experience working within a ISO 13485 regulated environment
• Expert level knowledge in mechanical/electrical design
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers to achieve results
• Sound understanding of the complete product development lifecycle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Stage Gate Product Development process experience
• Ability to articulate problems and identify viable solution

At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.

Trudell Medical International is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all teammates. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the advertised position. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant professional, lived experience, and/or work location. Our compensation policies and practices are designed to allow our colleagues’ growth and salary progression as they develop in their role. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation‑related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter, who can provide specific details for this role and share more information about our total rewards package.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is important to our Company that all its employees, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. If you are a candidate with a disability who requires accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.