R&D Senior Manager – Mechanics

Radiometer Danmark / Danaher; København; On-site; DKK 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiometer Danmark / Danaher is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Manager – Mechanics to lead the design, development, and transfer of mechanical components for new products and lifecycle initiatives. You will drive technical direction, people development, and execution excellence to deliver high‑quality solutions on tight timelines.

You will oversee end-to-end design and transfer to manufacturing, provide strong technical leadership to the team and cross‑functional partners, align activities

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree/Ph.D. preferred in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 7+ years of experience developing products in regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and external partners.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary integration of mechanics, electronics, optics, and fluidics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end design, development, and transfer of mechanical parts to manufacturing.
• Provide strong technical leadership to the team and cross‑functional partners.
• Align development activities with stakeholders including Global Service, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and R&D.
• Drive long‑term planning with NPD mechanical roadmaps and support Lifecycle Management.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering expertise

Regulated environment experience

DfX/DFMA/DFM

Supplier collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

R&D Senior Manager – Mechanics

As a highly skilled team leader, you will oversee the design, development, and transfer of mechanical components, driving excellence in New Product Development while supporting Lifecycle Management initiatives. You balance technical direction, people development, and execution excellence to deliver high‑quality solutions within stringent timelines.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

Drive execution

• Oversee, as Functional Manager, the end‑to‑end design, development, and transfer to manufacturing of mechanical parts and assemblies in an efficient manner
• Provide strong technical leadership and expert guidance to the team and cross‑functional partners
• Ensure effective alignment of mechanical development activities with a broad network of stakeholders, including Global Service, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and R&D functions
• Drive long‑term planning with a focus on New Product Development (NPD) mechanical roadmaps, while supporting Lifecycle Management (LCM) priorities

Manage and develop team

• Lead, coach, and develop the R&D Mechanics team to build a high‑performing and engaged organization
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building to ensure the organization is positioned for future growth and innovation
• Drive the development and standardization of processes to enable consistent, high‑quality project execution and continuous improvement
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements, integrating relevant innovations into the team’s work
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and knowledge sharing across teams and functions

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Master’s Degree/Ph. D preferred in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• > 7 years of experience in developing products in a regulated environment
• Deep technical expertise in mechanical engineering, with the ability to define strategy and set technical direction
• Demonstrated experience managing the different complexity levels of systems, from highly integrated instrument platforms (multi‑disciplinary integration of mechanics, electronics, optics, and fluidics) to high‑volume consumables (precision, manufacturability, cost optimization, and scalability)
• Strong experience in working with external partners (suppliers, development houses, consultants)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• > 5 years of experience within MD / IVD industry incl. solid understanding of the documentation practices demanded by regulators in key markets incl. FDA and EU.
• Strong understanding of trade‑offs between instrument and consumable design, including system performance vs. cost, precision vs. scalability, and innovation vs. robustness
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices and methodologies such as DfX (DFR, DFMA, DFS, DFM), FMEA and tolerance analysis
• Knowledge of simulation, materials, manufacturing processes, metrology, and machine shop practices

Location

Bronshoj, Denmark