Manager, Lightspeed Lab

Resonetics; Stony Hill (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonetics in Connecticut's Lightspeed lab seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee development-to-production initiatives. You will coordinate a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians, drive project schedules, and work with Sales to support quotes and customer meetings.

The role requires a BS in engineering or physical science, strong GD&T and CAD skills, and proven leadership. You will mentor staff, optimize processes, manage schedules, and ensure quality in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or physical science.
• Experience managing a cross-functional technical team.
• Strong communication and customer-relations skills.
• Ability to generate drawings and models using GD&T.
• Proficient in presenting complex engineering ideas.
• Ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Ability to create quality documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations within Lightspeed lab.
• Manage Lightspeed lab customer services and financial metrics.
• Support sales through quotes and presentations.
• Define, plan and complete development and production projects.
• Lead the transition of development projects to production.
• Mentor technical staff and optimize solutions.
• Schedule and manage staff, overtime, and project timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across departments for project milestones.
• Ensure manufacturability in ongoing development projects.
• Address quality issues including customer complaints and corrective actions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strong communication skills

Leadership

GD&T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

GD&T software

Job description

Overview

Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger.

This position will utilize an individual's expertise to work closely with Sales Department and analyze the upcoming jobs, help them to form the correct quotes. This position will utilize their expertise to arrange, instruct, and help other engineers and technicians in developing their processes to meet the requirements and schedules. Make recommendations for staffing needs; participate with interview and selection process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations within Lightspeed lab.
• Responsible for Lightspeed lab customer services and financial metrics.
• Participate in sales support activities including sales presentations, customer visits, and technical seminars
• Support Sales through the completion of project routing for quotes
• Define, plan and complete development and production projects.
• Lead the successful transition of development projects to production
• Support identification and planning of projects to be considered for the transition process
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work across several departments to achieve a goal
• Support cross departmental teams in conjunction with a project transition
• Monitor ongoing development projects in the Lightspeed ADL for manufacturability
• Assist in prompt resolution of quality related issues to include Customer Compliant and Corrective Action
• Support the Operations Manager in solving on-going production issues
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work across several departments to achieve a goal
• Lead cross departmental teams in continuous improvement processes
• Mentor and guide other technical staff to optimized solutions
• Manage Lightspeed ADL system schedules and project schedules
• Arrange applications development engineers and technician's schedules
• Conduct regularly scheduled Performance Evaluations for staff and provide ongoing feedback
• Work with Director when disciplinary actions are required
• Schedule and approve overtime/work schedules

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or physical science disciple
• Proven experience in managing a cross-functional technical team.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to manage customer relationships.
• Ability to generate drawings and models (2D & 3D CAD) using GD&T
• Ability to present and convey complex engineering ideas to internal and external customers
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings using a GD&T system
• Ability to create job related documentation for quality purposes
• Ability to quickly and positively adapt to changing priorities and processes
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO Quality Systems particularly in medical device manufacturing

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for short periods of time
• Ability to use a microscope, including manipulating small object under a microscope

Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $96,000 - $155,000.

For temp, temp-to-hire, and regular full-time positions, our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa or TN sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.