Senior Optical-Mechanical Engineering Manager

Kaye/Bassman International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaye/Bassman International is seeking a Sr. Optical-Mechanical Engineering Manager for a growing medical device company in the Boston area. The role blends hands-on design with team leadership to drive complex optical-mechanical systems from concept through manufacturing transfer.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in medical devices, strong SolidWorks and Zemax skills, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams through design validation and regulatory milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSME, MSME preferred.
• Extensive experience in design and packaging of systems and devices.
• Experience leading engineering teams in medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical Engineering group.
• Serve as technical lead and mentor to Mechanical Engineering staff.
• Lead development of complex medical devices through all development phases.
• Develop product specifications with marketing and customers.
• Coordinate transfer of products to customers or distributors, including analyzing complaints.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, CE marking, and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Optical systems

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

SolidWorks

Zemax

Thermal management

Tolerance analysis

Education

BSME

MSME preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

Job description

My client is a growing medical device company at the forefront of laser-based precision technologies that directly improve patient care. They are seeking a Sr. Optical-Mechanical Engineering Manager to serve as the technical anchor of the mechanical engineering organization. This is a true player-coach role: you will drive design and engineering decisions on complex optical-mechanical systems while managing and mentoring a team ranging from Engineering Technicians to Senior Engineers.

As a manager, this role requires a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of engineers, balance resources and capabilities, and mentor team members as they develop.

• Manage the Mechanical Engineering group.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor to Mechanical Engineering staff ranging from Engineering Technicians to Senior Engineers.
• Lead development of complex medical devices and subsystems through all development phases from design input through verification and validation to manufacturing transfer stages and in coordination with overall system requirements.
• Develop product specifications in coordination with marketing, customers, and other company departments.
• Coordinate the technical part of the transfer of company products and instruments to customers or distributors, including analysis of customer complaints and recommendations
• Assure products are designed to meet stringent global medical device regulatory requirements, such as FDA regulations, ISO 13485, CE marking, and others.

Requirements:

• Minimum of BSME, MSME preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the design and packaging of systems and devices.
• At least 10 years of experience in the medical device industry and 5 years of experience managing or leading an engineering team are required.
• Experience with mid-power laser-powered systems, disposable surgical fibers, and thermal management is desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience leading the development of optical devices, including knowledge of optical materials, coatings, basic geometric optics, and troubleshooting optical systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including opto-mechanical design, incorporation of Zemax designs into hardware, and thermal management.
• Complete understanding of tolerance analysis and engineering drawing methods.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fabrication processes for optical sub-systems, including emerging and innovative manufacturing techniques such as laser-sintered metals.