Medical Devices - R&D Project Manager Engineering Team

Medical Murray•Barrington Hills, IL

4d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and organized R&D Project Manager to join our Research & Development Engineering team. In this role, you will lead cross-functional collaborators, manage project timelines and resources, and serve as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure successful execution of complex medical device development projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver with experience managing technical development projects in a regulated environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering required; biomedical and/or mechanical preferred
Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in the medical device industry
Strong understanding of disposable medical device design and development
Experience with materials selection, prototyping, and product development processes
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external customers and vendors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools/applications
Strong attention to detail and ability to drive projects to completion

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or other project management certification preferred
Experience managing projects from concept through commercialization preferred
3+ years of project management or project engineering experience highly preferred
Experience working within FDA and ISO regulated environments preferred

Responsibilities

Lead disposable medical device development projects from concept through production and commercialization
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and Design & Development Plans
Coordinate project activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other internal departments
Serve as the primary customer contact for project status updates, timelines, risks, and issue resolution
Manage project scope, deliverables, and timelines to ensure successful project execution
Support quotation and project planning activities in collaboration with Business Development
Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet project milestones
Collaborate with outside vendors for sourcing materials, components, and specialized processing
Monitor project progress and proactively communicate schedule changes or risks to stakeholders
Ensure projects are executed in compliance with FDA, ISO, and company quality system requirements
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within project management processes and communicate recommendations to Senior Management
Contribute to technical and design activities when appropriate to support project success
Maintain compliance with all applicable SOPs and quality system requirements included in the Training Matrix