Mechanical Engineering Manager
Company: Eastridge Workforce Solutions
Location: Providence
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Order Type : Direct HireEastridge Workforce Solutions is
actively recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering Manager
opportunity with a medical and device client of ours that is based
in Plymouth, MN. We are only considering local candidates at the
moment.Breakdown of Role: The Mechanical Engineering Manager is a
key leadership position reporting to the Director of Engineering.
The position has two primary objectives. First, the role provides
management, leadership and independent review of work completed by
engineers assigned to various project teams. The Mechanical
Engineering Manager will directly manage a portion of the
mechanical engineering team as well as provide leadership and
guidance to members outside of his/hers reporting structure.
Secondly, this individual may be a mechanical engineering lead on
product development programs. This entails leading activities
through all phases of the medical product development process. This
includes conceptual design, detailed engineering, participating in
design verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer. As
appropriate, the manager will also ensure compliance with medical
device regulations and device standards in this regulated
industry.Responsibilities: The manager is responsible for advising
teams and following company's processes and procedures related to
product development, including but not limited to:
- Provides technical guidance to Mechanical Engineers and
cross-functional development teams
- Conduct performance reviews and develop individual employee
professional development plans for direct reports
- Leads and mentors mechanical engineers while providing employee
development and teambuilding.
- Works with the Director of Engineering to monitor the capacity
of the staff directly reporting to the role
- Acts as independent reviewer at key points in programs,
including technical reviews, phase reviews and risk management
reviews as well as advising on potential corrective action.
- Provide technical review and participates in milestone reviews
within the product development cycle, to ensure customer and user
requirements
- Ensures adherence to established development policies and
procedures, targeting reproducible and high-quality output by
participating in the overall program and development process
- Participate in sales activities, including reviewing proposal
content and attending sales calls, as necessary
- Further advises Program Management on schedules and risks which
may affect delivery timetables on assigned projects and technical
reviews
- Works with the Director of Engineering to determine a
department budget and execution of personnel training and tool
inventory to ensure proper discipline capability
- Employs/applies/develops standard development methodology and
best practices
- Participates in the recommendation, implementing and/or
overseeing new technologies to insure company is a leader in
hardware development
- Maintain duties and responsibilities of a Lead Mechanical
Engineer on programs as needed
- Participate in the establishment of departmental best practices
and other continuous improvements, including SOP's
- Work with the Director of Engineering to identify and build
relationships with independent contractors suitable for development
engineering assistance, both in general and with specific
expertise
- Participate in 'on-boarding' of new employees; educate new and
existing employees on the entire development processEducation &
Experience:BS degree coupled with 8+ years of mechanical
engineering experience within the medical device/equipment
industry.Possess a solid background in the design engineering,
manufacturing and sourcing of electromechanical components.A
minimum of 2 years in leading technical teams including indirect
personnel is required.The ability to prototype, simulate, debug,
and test systems is required.Knowledge of FDA QSR Regulations (21
CFR 820), ISO 13485:2003 (Quality System) and ISO 14971:2007 (Risk
Management) is essential.Our client's fast-paced environment
demands the ability to manage multiple projects within the
discipline and deadlines.High-energy, self-starters with the
following qualities:
- Must be able to oversee, manage, coordinate and prioritize the
activities of a portion of the Mechanical Engineering staff.
- Excellent communication skills, business acumen and assertive
decision-making ability.
- Must be able articulate complex problems effectively to both
internal and external stakeholders
- Flexibility to multi-task and perform a wide range of
activities
- Excellent mechanical product development skills including,
mechanical design, material selection, quantitative analysis,
instrumented testing and basic statistical skills.
- Excellent computer skills including, CAD, FEA, data processing,
and presentation skills.Benefits: Click here to learn more about
benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees. From time to
time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge
employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits
will be communicated when applicable.Eastridge Workforce Solutions
is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating
an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that
Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.We
value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the
criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are
encouraged to apply. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform
background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants
with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable
federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds,
including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative
for Hiring, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the
Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (a
copy of the notice of rights under the Philadelphia Ordinance is
available by clicking on this link ).Pay Rate : 0.00
Keywords: Eastridge Workforce Solutions, Providence , Mechanical Engineering Manager, Executive , Providence, Rhode Island
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