Engineering Project Manager, Sustaining

Danaher; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Danaher Benefits Info

PTO + Medical/Dental/Vision + 401(k)

Job summary

Masimo, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Engineering Project Manager, Sustaining, to drive complex cross‑functional sustaining engineering initiatives for medical devices. The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Product Management to align resources and deliver lifecycle improvements.

You will manage design changes, manufacturing transfers, supplier qualification, and cost reduction while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. On‑site in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering with 3+ years in project or program management, leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting sustaining engineering and product lifecycle activities such as design changes, manufacturing transfer, supplier qualification, or supply continuity.
• Strong project planning, risk management, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across teams.
• Experience with PM/PLM tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Agile PLM, Windchill or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sustaining engineering and product lifecycle projects from initiation through implementation.
• Manage a portfolio of sustaining initiatives with scope, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Partner with leaders to balance product, quality, regulatory, operations, and cost considerations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional changes ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Executive communication

Negotiation

Influence without authority

Education

B.S. Degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Agile PLM

Windchill

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Masimo, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading monitoring technologies, including non-invasive measurements, sensors, patient monitors, and automation and connectivity solutions. Our mission is, Masimo innovations empower clinicians to transform patient care. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a culture that’s driven by passion, challenging the status quo, and making an impact in the lives of others.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Engineering Project Manager, Sustaining, leads complex cross-functional projects supporting commercially released Masimo products throughout the product lifecycle. This role drives execution across sustaining engineering priorities, including design and engineering changes, component obsolescence, supplier qualification, manufacturing transfer, product quality improvements, cost reduction, and business continuity initiatives. The position partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Management to establish priorities, manage risks and dependencies, align resources, and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with business objectives, quality system requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

This position reports to the VP, Project Management and is part of the Engineering department located in Irvine, CA and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:

• Lead complex sustaining engineering and product lifecycle projects for commercially released medical devices and accessories from initiation through implementation.

• Manage a portfolio of sustaining engineering initiatives, including project scope, priorities, schedules, resources, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables.

• Partner with functional leaders to prioritize work and balance product, quality, regulatory, operational, supply continuity, cost, and resource considerations.

• Coordinate cross‑functional execution of engineering and design changes, ensuring appropriate stakeholder alignment and timely implementation.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include:

• B.S. Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, with 3+ years of project or program management experience, including experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives in the medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industry.

• Demonstrated experience supporting sustaining engineering and product lifecycle activities such as design changes, manufacturing transfer, supplier qualification, component obsolescence, or supply continuity.

• Strong project planning, risk management, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making, and drive accountability across multiple teams.

• Working knowledge of project management and/or product lifecycle tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Agile PLM, Windchill, or similar systems.

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

• PMP or other recognized project management certification.

• Experience supporting Class II medical devices and products within an FDA‑regulated environment.

• Working knowledge of medical device Design Controls, CAPA, risk management, change control, supplier qualification, manufacturing transfer, and applicable quality system requirements.

Benefits:

• Masimo, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

The annual salary range for this role is $106,000 - $140,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for up to a 10% annual bonus.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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