Director, Mechanical Engineering - Advanced Surgical

CONMED Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 169,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare coverage

Disability & life insurance

401K with employer match

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CONMED Corporation is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering in Advanced Surgical R&D, onsite in Denver. The role leads the Mechanical Engineering team across the full product lifecycle, from early development to sustaining products, and drives technical strategy with a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities include partnering with R&D, Marketing, and other functions to shape portfolio roadmaps, identifying emerging technologies, mentoring engineering managers, and ensuring robust

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• 10+ years in medical device R&D.
• At least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Willingness to travel 20%.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Mechanical Engineering team vision aligned with R&D objectives.
• Develop portfolio strategy and roadmaps with cross-functional partners.
• Identify emerging technologies and integrate into roadmaps.
• Lead and develop managers and engineers.
• Manage annual budget and resource planning.
• Oversee full product lifecycle from early development to sustaining products.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Four-year degree in Biomedical/Mechanical/Electrical/Software Engineering

Job description

The Director of Mechanical Engineering in Advanced Surgical’s R&D department will lead all elements of R&D for the Mechanical Engineering team. This role oversees the entire product lifecycle – from early-stage product development through sustaining on-market products – across the entire product portfolio. In addition to the product-centric responsibilities, the Director will foster a culture of excellence and accountability in alignment with ConMed’s 5 pillars, support team member career development aspirations, and focus on continuous improvement of development methodology and core capabilities. The Director will operate in alignment with ConMed’s Leadership Expectations and will lead a team Engineering Managers.

This is an onsite role based in Denver, Colorado.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Define and deliver Mechanical Engineering team vision aligned with business objectives and overall Advanced Surgical R&D vision.
• Partner with R&D counterparts, Marketing, and other critical functions to develop portfolio strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Identify emerging technologies and integrate them into product roadmaps.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability
• Actively support the career development of managers and engineers
• Create a vision that inspires the team to push the boundaries and raise the standard of excellence

Management/Communication:

• Contributes to R&D leadership meetings and updates
• Facilitates team and business meetings effectively
• Effectively communicates opportunities, risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to superiors
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues as appropriate.
• Understands how to facilitate communicate difficult/sensitive information.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Develops team and organizational talent and development plans
• Develops and executes annual budget and resource management

Product Development Execution

• Oversees the entire product lifecycle – from early-stage product development through sustaining on-market products – across the entire product portfolio, ensuring compliance to applicable requirements and standards.
• Champion best innovation practices, implement robust development processes, and drive continuous improvement in technology and product performance.
• Ensure projects are properly resourced with the right level of skillsets and experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Four (4) year degree minimum in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in medical device R&D or similar, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• 20% Travel

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree is highly desirable
• Proven track record in product development under FDA and ISO 13485 compliance.

This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship. Disclosure as required by applicablelaw, the annual salary range for this position is $169,000 - $235,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

Coloradoresidents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

This job posting is anticipated to close on December 1, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance – cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) – CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.