Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Medical Devices

Gilero; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

BCBS medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) match

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Sanner America, based in Durham, NC, seeks a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the mechanical engineering team and oversee technical execution of product development projects. You will guide design solutions, address complex challenges, and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires a strong background in injection molding, high-volume automation, and SolidWorks CAD, with extensive leadership and project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a 4-year technical degree.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading people or project teams; prior management a plus.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA and ISO) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong project management; able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with design for injection molding and high-volume automation.
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Serve as mechanical engineering technical lead, guiding design solutions.
• Engage with users and stakeholders to understand needs and incorporate human factors considerations.
• Lead concept-generation and technical brainstorming activities.
• Apply creative problem-solving and engineering judgment on technical challenges.
• Prepare and deliver presentations communicating technical concepts and proposed solutions.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a technical capacity.
• Review and approve proposed engineering designs, drawings, and product changes.
• Balance technical and product requirements with budgets, schedules, resources, and priorities.
• Support business development with technical input for proposals and customer opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships aligned with Gilero values.
• Mentor and develop the mechanical engineering team to ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Excellent communication

Regulatory knowledge

Customer/vendor communication

SolidWorks CAD

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Injection molding design

High-volume automation

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4-year technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Do you have a passion for designing and developing innovative medical and drug delivery devices that help improve lives? At Sanner America’s Durham office, we are looking for a Manger, Mechanical Engineering to join our growing team driving innovative solutions for patients and customers. In this role you will oversee the technical execution of project objectives related to mechanical engineering and the development of new products. This is working manager position where you will provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to the mechanical engineering team while ensuring high-quality, timely, and effective project deliverables

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and like ensuing high-quality outcomes working with customers, vendors, and internal teams, this is the opportunity for you. As part of the Sanner Group, we share a global culture built on collaboration, transparency, agility, and shared success, united by one purpose: Protecting Health

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mechanical engineering technical lead, providing technical guidance, resolving engineering issues, and driving effective design solutions
• Engage with product users and stakeholders to understand user needs and incorporate human factors considerations into mechanical engineering solutions
• Lead concept-generation and technical brainstorming activities
• Apply creative problem-solving and sound engineering judgment to address complex technical challenges
• Prepare and deliver presentations that clearly communicate technical concepts, engineering approaches, and proposed solutions
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a technical capacity
• Review and approve proposed engineering designs, detailed drawings, and subsequent product enhancements or changes
• Balance technical and product requirements with project budgets, schedules, available resources, and business priorities
• Support business development activities, including technical input for proposals and customer opportunities
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships consistent with Gilero's core values
• Actively manage and develop the mechanical engineering team to ensure timely deliverables, efficient execution, and achievement of company objectives and performance metrics

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4-year technical degree
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience leading people or project teams, previous people management experience a plus
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, including FDA and ISO requirements, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to a range of audiences
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and vendors in a technical capacity
• Knowledge and experience with design for injection molding and high-volume automation
• Experience with CAD, including advanced SolidWorks modeling techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates and consistently supports Sanner America Core Values of Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity
• Comfortable and productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Able to effectively navigate ambiguous, dynamic, and evolving engineering requirements and guide the team toward practical, high-quality solutions
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to engineering excellence and quality service for both internal and external customers
• Committed to following established policies and procedures while actively contributing to continuous improvement

Eligibility To Work

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Sanner America does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
• We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.

Why Sanner America?

Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Sanner America is the North American business of the Sanner Group and an end-to-end partner for medical devices, drug delivery systems, and healthcare packaging. Carrying forward the Gilero legacy of more than two decades of medical device design, development, and manufacturing, our teams take products from concept to commercialization. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; and Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro, NC, with additional operations in Mexico.

Sanner America offers an annual bonus plan; three BCBS medical plans; dental and vision coverage; company-provided life insurance, short- and long-term disability; paid maternity and parental leave; a 401(k) match beginning the first month after hire with no vesting period; and access to LinkedIn Learning, with over 21,000 courses and certifications for personal and professional development.

• Sanner America offers an annual bonus plan
• three BCBS medical plans
• dental and vision coverage
• company-provided life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• paid maternity and parental leave
• a 401(k) match beginning the first month after hire with no vesting period
• access to LinkedIn Learning, with over 21,000 courses and certifications for personal and professional development

Become part of a team motivated by compassion and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact on patients, caretakers, and consumers everywhere!