R&D Manager: Medical Device, Concept to Production

Guided Search Partners; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guided Search Partners is seeking an R&D Manager in New Jersey for a medical device manufacturing organization. This pivotal role links customer concepts to manufacturing execution, guiding products from early ideas through commercialization.

The ideal candidate will excel in a technical environment, addressing complex engineering challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Candidates should have a strong background in thermoplastics, injection molding, and medical device manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management or R&D.
• Experience in medical device or life sciences manufacturing.
• Ability to support product design and manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from concept through production launch.
• Transform customer concepts into manufacturable products.
• Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer-facing communication

Education

4-year engineering, technical, or management degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

ERP software knowledge

Job description

Guided Search Partners is seeking an R&D Manager in New Jersey for a medical device manufacturing organization. This pivotal role links customer concepts to manufacturing execution, guiding products from early ideas through commercialization.

The ideal candidate will excel in a technical environment, addressing complex engineering challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Candidates should have a strong background in thermoplastics, injection molding, and medical device manufacturing.