Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager – Medical Devices

Gilero; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

BCBS medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leave

401(k) match

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Job summary

Gilero in Durham, NC, seeks a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to oversee the mechanical engineering team and drive technical execution for medical devices. This working manager role requires leadership of design, development, and product enhancements with a focus on quality, timelines, and customer collaboration.

The position demands 10+ years in engineering, strong project management, and experience with injection molding and CAD (SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4-year technical degree.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and 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

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

Education

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

Job description

Gilero in Durham, NC, seeks a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to oversee the mechanical engineering team and drive technical execution for medical devices. This working manager role requires leadership of design, development, and product enhancements with a focus on quality, timelines, and customer collaboration.

The position demands 10+ years in engineering, strong project management, and experience with injection molding and CAD (SolidWorks).