Medical Surgical Fiber Product Manager

IPG Photonics Corporation • Marlborough, MA

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About The Position

The Medical Surgical Fiber Product Portfolio Manager is responsible for leading R&D efforts for all medical fiber products, with a strong emphasis on innovation, reliability, and alignment with company strategy. This role oversees all phases of the product design lifecycle-from defining design inputs and outputs, through verification and validation, to transfer to manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in research and development of fiber medical products.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams within organizations operating under ISO 13485 and FDA protocols, covering all phases from design input through transfer to production.
• Advanced project management skills, including reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, mechanical, and electronic lab experimentation involving fiber medical products.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment.
• Demonstrated experience working within a controlled product development process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Design Controls and Risk Management practices, regulations and standards, such as FDA QSR's, ISO 13485, EU MDR, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, 60825, and 62366, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities for innovation in design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Managing the internal fiber component portfolio to ensure lifecycle alignment, standardization, reuse, and cost efficiency.
• Driving internal innovation to enhance performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness of fiber products.
• Serving as the primary technical point of contact for external vendors and customers, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Managing budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Meeting performance, quality, and cost benchmarks, with a focus on shortening development cycles through process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees