Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Medical Devices
About The Position
Sanner America is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Engineering for their Durham office to oversee the technical execution of project objectives related to mechanical engineering and the development of new products. This is a working manager position where you will provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to the mechanical engineering team while ensuring high-quality, timely, and effective project deliverables. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys ensuring high-quality outcomes working with customers, vendors, and internal teams. Sanner America is part of the Sanner Group, sharing a global culture built on collaboration, transparency, agility, and shared success, united by the purpose: Protecting Health.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4-year technical degree
- Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience leading people or project teams, previous people management experience a plus
- 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
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Sanner America does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
- We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical device regulations, including FDA and ISO requirements, preferred
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
Benefits
- annual bonus plan
- three BCBS medical plans
- dental and vision coverage
- company-provided life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- paid maternity and parental leave
- a 401(k) match beginning the first month after hire with no vesting period
- access to LinkedIn Learning, with over 21,000 courses and certifications for personal and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
