Senior Engineering Manager - MedTech

UFP Technologies•Chicopee, MA

5d•$140,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Manager leads customer-facing engineering programs for medical technology customers, including new product introductions (NPI), process development, and program validation. Reporting to the General Manager, this role manages complex programs from initial planning through validation and transition to manufacturing, ensuring customer requirements, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and business objectives are achieved. The position leads and develops engineering personnel, coordinates cross-functional resources, and drives continuous improvement to support program success, manufacturing performance, and business growth. It calls for a hands-on, solutions-oriented leader who can navigate complex technical challenges, balance competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The employee must live within commuting distance, stated as within 45 minutes. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
7–10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including engineering management and team leadership.
Experience with regulated quality systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA regulations, or equivalent industry standards.
Expertise in project management, product lifecycle management (PLM), new product introduction (NPI), and validation.
Proven ability to lead complex, customer-facing engineering programs and manage scope, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, risks, and customer expectations.
Strong customer relationship management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including effective engagement with customers and senior-level stakeholders.
Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams while balancing customer needs with quality, operational, and financial objectives.
Excellent organizational, resource-planning, and decision-making skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and lead through change.
Detail-oriented, curious, intrinsically motivated, and hands-on, with strong initiative and a self-starter mentality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and commitment to accountability and high performance.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must be within commuting distance of the Chicopee, Massachusetts worksite, stated as within 45 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 3–6 engineers, setting clear expectations, coaching and developing personnel, supporting technical growth, and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
Oversee new product introductions from Advanced Engineering through process development, validation, and transition to the manufacturing floor.
Direct validation activities for new and existing medical technology programs, maintaining validated processes and ensuring changes are managed and documented appropriately.
Serve as a primary engineering contact for customers, communicate program status, manage expectations, address technical challenges, and resolve issues affecting scope, timing, quality, or cost.
Build long-term relationships with key account decision-makers and develop a deep understanding of customer organizations.
Provide engineering leadership and technical guidance to resolve complex program, process, design, and manufacturing challenges.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, Business Development, and other internal teams to align priorities, resources, and deliverables.
Oversee engineering change management, including process, design, revision, and documentation changes, to maintain product quality, regulatory compliance, and validated processes.
Guide development and implementation of standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation for consistent, compliant manufacturing.
Partner with Manufacturing to improve process capability, equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency while reducing process variation and operational risk.
Evaluate bills of materials, process costs, and technical risks to identify cost-reduction, process-optimization, and program-profitability opportunities.
Identify and develop proposals for design improvements, process enhancements, new technologies, and other customer-focused solutions that support business objectives.
Lead or support root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues.
Oversee engineering resource planning and prioritization to provide adequate technical support for customer programs, validation activities, and manufacturing needs.
Work with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to establish program priorities, evaluate risks, and align engineering activities with customer commitments and business goals.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project execution, documentation, and communication to strengthen program performance and customer satisfaction.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.