Manager, Product Life Cycle Engineering

LeMaitre; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

LeMaitre Vascular is seeking a hands-on Engineer to develop or revise testing protocols and reports ensuring regulatory compliance for Class I–III medical devices. You will lead lifecycle engineering and align with manufacturing teams to translate design requirements into validated processes.

Ideal candidates have a technical Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of product development experience, with strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Biomedical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3 years product development experience leading technically sophisticated medical devices.
• Working knowledge of ISO13485; ISO14971 and FDA GMP/QSR.
• On-site work in Burlington, MA; up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Have management responsibilities over Product Life Cycle Engineers (2 direct reports).
• Develop or revise testing protocols and reports for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Quality to ensure standards are current.
• Conduct gap assessments on product documentation and make improvements.
• Initiate change orders and guide cross-functional groups.
• Participate in CAPA related to product conformance.
• Partner with multifunctional leaders to ensure alignment and execution.
• Ensure voice of the customer informs design decisions and validation in manufacturing.
• Ensure projects comply with GMP, ISO, MDD/MDR and LeMaitre policies.
• Capture and disseminate knowledge to improve development processes.
• Acquire resources from functions and outside sources to ensure project success.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Influencing skills

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

Serve as a hands on Engineer responsible for development or revision of testing protocols and reports aimed at continued regulatory compliance with existing and revised industry standards related to Class I, II and III medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Have management responsibilities over Product Life Cycle Engineers (Currently 2 direct reports).
• Have hands on development or revision responsibility of testing protocols and reports aimed at continued regulatory compliance with existing and revised industry standards related to Class I, II and III medical devices.
• Continuously engage with Regulatory Affairs and Quality affairs teams to ensure that all standards are current and fully applied to our products.
• Conduct Gap assessments on product technical documentation and make recommendations for improvement.
• Initiate change orders for implementation of changes or guide cross-functional groups to do the same.
• Participate in CAPA process as it relates to product conformance
• Develop strong partnerships with multi-functional leaders to ensure that alignment, efficiency, and execution meet business requirements
• Ensure that the voice of the customer is present in all decisions and that all design requirements are translated into practical design changes that can be verified and ultimately validated in manufacturing
• Ensure projects are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, MDD/MDR) & LeMaitre policy & procedure requirements
• Capture & disseminate knowledge acquired during projects to improve LeMaitre product development processes & systems
• Acquire resources from functional organizations, support groups & outside sources to ensure project success
• Provide assistance in related areas when needs arise.

Pay range $130,000-$175,000 per year plus bonus and equity. The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base pay range for this job at the time of posting. The actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a technical field – Preferably with a Biomedical Engineering focus.
• Minimum (4) years of relevant work experience
• Minimum (3) years product development experience with a proven track record of accomplishment: direct association with or leading efforts to develop technically sophisticated products from concept to market
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills for developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives
• Ability to balance schedule, cost & quality
• Detailed knowledge of new product development processes and/or change management methodologies in a medical device setting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and influencing skills.
• Consistent track record to deliver project outcomes in an ambiguous environment
• Experience leading self-directed work teams
• Working knowledge of ISO13485; ISO14971 and FDA GMP/QSR
• Required to work onsite at the Burlington, MA office site.
• Up to 10% domestic & international travel

EEO Statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LeMaitre Vascular will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. LeMaitre Vascular does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, religious dress, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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