Lexington Medical is a medical device manufacturer in the Boston area that produces minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions. Our unique customer-centric approach to engineering has allowed us to be agile and responsive to the stapling market. Our business structure enables us to produce a unique range of devices and proprietary technology best suited for leading surgeons and their patients, while also quickly adapting to the everchanging market conditions.
Our recruiting philosophy is centered on attracting talented individuals committed to delivering innovation. Rooted in a talent dense culture that fosters continuous growth and achievement, both personal and organizationally, we've been organically scaling at a rapid pace and have aggressive hiring plans for the years ahead. By joining Lexington Medical, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a growing company.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our R&D team based in Bedford, MA office. In this newly created role, you would manage a highly talented team of mechanical and product engineers who are passionate about delivering disruptive innovation to surgeons and their patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level technical and people leadership to a small team (3-5 engineers) responsible for the design and development of our electromechanical stapling instrumentation from initial concept through transfer to production and throughout the products lifecycle.
- Drive day-to-day activity to achieve results including removing roadblocks to solving technical and other challenges, managing resource conflicts, upholding high-performance standards, and meeting commitments.
- Own the Design History File and all other relevant product documentation (including transfer to production), ensuring compliance with our quality systems.
- Communicate and work collaboratively with other teams/departments to drive product improvement and new product launches.
- Participate in high-level product definition and design requirement decisions and translate these into comprehensive project plans for product improvement, DFX changes, and new product launches.
- Support RA/QA, Supply Chain, and Operations -driven product initiatives.
- Review work and projects for technical accuracy. Lead design reviews and ensure team members consider all cross-functional project goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent area of study.
- 8+ years of overall experience, including capability and/or experience to lead medical device development teams through complex technical project. Candidates with experience in other highly regulated industries, such as defense or automotive, are also encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to bring a product from initial concept development through transfer to production.
- In-depth knowledge of first principles and their application to mechanical design, development, and root cause analysis.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to energize, empower, and unite a team in a common goal. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines through a team. Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks. Direct people management experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to motivate a team, estimate resource requirements, and create predicable schedules.
