Mechanical Engineering Manager – Implantable Medical Devices

Synchron; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchron is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team developing next-generation implantable medical device technology. This hands-on leadership role combines building a high-performing team with solving complex mechanical design, packaging, and manufacturing challenges at the intersection of miniaturized electronics and polymers.

The role covers overmolding, encapsulation, mechanical packaging, and miniaturized systems from prototype through verification and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering.
• Experience leading or managing mechanical engineering teams in a regulated medical-device environment.
• Experience designing overmolded, encapsulated, polymer-based or highly integrated mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of mechanical engineers developing implantable device components.
• Set technical direction, priorities, and development plans across concurrent projects.
• Recruit and develop engineering talent with a culture of rigor and rapid iteration.
• Drive mechanical development from concept to verification and transfer to manufacturing under design controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Materials selection

Design for manufacturing

Prototyping

Communication

Project management

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Overmolding

Encapsulation

Molding processes

Laser processing

Job description

Synchron is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team developing next-generation implantable medical device technology. This hands-on leadership role combines building a high-performing team with solving complex mechanical design, packaging, and manufacturing challenges at the intersection of miniaturized electronics and polymers.

The role covers overmolding, encapsulation, mechanical packaging, and miniaturized systems from prototype through verification and manufacturing