Engineering Manager

Medical Device Recruiters Inc; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Medical Device Recruiters is confidentially seeking an Engineering Manager for an established orthopedic medical device manufacturer near Dallas–Fort Worth. You will own the engineering direction and lifecycle of a product family while leading five direct reports, guiding new product development through commercialization.

You will partner with Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to deliver innovative devices, ensure design controls, and address unmet clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience leading engineers and managing new product development projects.
• Experience taking products from concept through commercialization and supporting products throughout their lifecycle.
• Orthopedic medical device experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of design controls, risk management, verification and validation, and medical device quality systems.
• Strong technical, communication, project leadership, and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of five direct reports, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Own the engineering strategy and lifecycle management of an established product family.
• Lead new product development, product enhancements, and line extensions from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with Product Management and Marketing to prioritize development initiatives based on customer needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Engage with surgeons and key opinion leaders to inform product innovation and address unmet clinical needs.
• Manage project priorities, resources, timelines, and technical risks to deliver successful product launches.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Orthopedic Medical Devices | Product Family Ownership | New Product Development

Medical Device Recruiters is conducting a confidential search for an Engineering Manager with an established medical device manufacturer approaching $1B in annual revenue.

This is an opportunity to own the engineering direction and continued development of a product family while leading a team of five direct reports. You'll drive new product development, product enhancements, and lifecycle management, working closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and clinical stakeholders to bring innovative products to market.

Orthopedic medical device experience is strongly preferred, particularly in implants, surgical instruments, or surgical technologies. Candidates with relevant experience in other medical device markets will also be considered.

The position is based in Dallas-Fort Worth. Candidates must reside locally or be willing to relocate. Comprehensive relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of five direct reports, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Own the engineering strategy and lifecycle management of an established product family.
• Lead new product development, product enhancements, and line extensions from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with Product Management and Marketing to prioritize development initiatives based on customer needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Engage with surgeons and key opinion leaders to inform product innovation and address unmet clinical needs.
• Manage project priorities, resources, timelines, and technical risks to deliver successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience leading engineers and managing new product development projects.
• Experience taking products from concept through commercialization and supporting products throughout their lifecycle.
• Orthopedic medical device experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of design controls, risk management, verification and validation, and medical device quality systems.
• Strong technical, communication, project leadership, and people development skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Own and influence the future of an established product family.
• Lead a focused engineering team and drive meaningful product innovation.
• Work directly with clinical and cross-functional partners.
• Join a well-established medical device manufacturer with opportunities for continued professional growth.

If you enjoy developing people, owning a product portfolio, and bringing innovative medical devices to market, we welcome a confidential conversation.