Managing Staff Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small, high-performing team of mechanical engineers focused on robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery.
• Operate with a “player-coach” approach, tackling challenging technical problems yourself with creativity, rigorous engineering analysis, and an exemplary rapid design iteration process.
• Oversee all phases of mechanical design, from prototype development to testing and through validation to ensure robust, reliable products.
• Lead cross-functional projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver on aggressive development goals.
• Contribute to the identification and execution of strategies for product development, regulatory submissions, and intellectual property creation.
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the team and across functions.
• Represent the team’s progress and risks to senior leadership, driving transparent and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience managing engineering teams and 7+ years designing complex mechanical products, preferably in human interface devices or robotics.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, CAD modeling, and prototype development.
• Proven experience with executing development projects in heavily regulated environments; for example, experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other medical device regulatory standards.
• Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering products on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across teams and leadership levels.
• Passion for solving challenging engineering problems and delivering patient-impacting innovations.