Manager Mechanical Engineering

Manager Mechanical Engineering

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Primary Function of Position : Surgeons are now provided feedback as to the force they apply to the instrument. Surgeons use this force feedback to help reduce the force applied to tissue to complete the task, improving outcomes and minimizing adverse effects of surgery. Join the engineering team developing the instruments with force feedback for the da Vinici 5 platform. The Instruments team is searching for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to guide the development, documentation, and verification of new product designs, as well as coordinating improvements to existing designs to meet the needs of our customers. The Manager of Mechanical Engineering is responsible for the functional management of a group of Mechanical Engineers and other technical personnel, which includes selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure efficient operation of the group.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Provide vision for the mechanical engineering team and foster an environment that encourages creativity, risk taking, and crisp execution

Help the team develop compelling product architectures

Work with senior management and internal customers to define product pillars and business goals

Decipher complex situations and set appropriate priorities to focus the team for success

Develop working knowledge of external customer needs / requirements to ensure product designs provide value to patients, surgeons and hospitals

Establish group and work goals consistent with overall product development goals

Assign tasks, set priorities, establish metrics, and track progress

Assess employee performance and provide coaching to improve performance

Manage, coach, and mentor mechanical engineers

Support mechanical engineers in the development of functional specifications and related risk documents

Manage drafters, technicians, and other support personnel as required

Manage department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drafting / design guidelines

Ensure design engineers follow appropriate design history file guidelines per FDA requirements and hold design reviews in accordance with product development procedures

Provide engineering resources to support Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and Service to facilitate transfer of designs

Provide administrative leadership / control for planning, staffing, budgeting, and project / program cost tracking.

Qualifications :

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training :

Minimum BS (Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field) required with a minimum 5 years of experience designing commercial mechanical products or related education

Direct experience in the design and development of products with precision opto-mechanical sub-systems

Proven ability to manage outside suppliers in the development of critical sub-assemblies

Hands-on engineering manager with the proven ability to work well in a team environment

Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer

Knowledge of and experience with CAD and tools that drive design excellence

Experience with component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability

Knowledge of stress analysis, robot dynamics, thermal design requirements

Proven project management, planning, and change management skills

Ability to influence cross functional teams in the design of complex surgical systems

Experience designing products in a highly regulated environment

Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills

Experienced with budgets, project / program cost tracking and other technical management administrative experience

Proven people management abilities with the capability to ensure team success (staffing, productivity) as well as career development of team members

Preferred : Post-graduate study, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience taking commercial products through entire design, development, and implementation launch cycle

Detailed knowledge of and experience working with opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical design components including lens, mirrors, sensors, motors, and drive trains