ACE Partners
Overview
Manager of Product Engineering – Austin, TX. Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr. Bonus, Equity, and Unlimited PTO. US Citizen/Green card holders only. This role is with a medical device company focused on innovative cardiovascular solutions with a global presence. Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage engineering support to ensure product performance, manufacturing goals, and maintain documentation and labeling. Collaborate with production and support teams to develop, qualify, and implement new or improved products and processes. Lead responses to non-conformances, CAPA, complaints, technical inquiries, and regulatory reviews. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to engineers and support their professional development. Lead engineering efforts to resolve product issues and drive innovative solutions. Manage project workflows to meet timelines and budgets, coordinating with Operations for prioritization. Delegate tasks based on team skills and project needs. Lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma teams to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Develop plans, schedules, resource assignments, and budgets for production projects aimed at reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing capacity. Build strong inter-departmental relationships to implement best practices and optimize operations. Oversee design changes, line extensions, validations, biocompatibility, shelf life, and other verification/validation tests; ensure accurate DHF and DMR. Manage product performance testing, both in-house and at external laboratories. Support production outsourcing and vendor management, including qualifications for vendor changes. Oversee development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (specifications, drawings, procedures, labeling, packaging). Provide technical support for analyzing field failures and customer returns. Ensure employee training is documented and execute training plans covering product design, CAD modeling, labeling software, lean manufacturing, and statistical analysis. Conduct performance reviews and recommend salary adjustments. Uphold ethical standards and core values: Collaboration, Results-Driven, and Customer Focused. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Key Result Areas
Prompt resolution of product and labeling issues to ensure production continuity. Continuous process improvement, improved product yield, and quality. Achievement of cost savings targets. Successful completion of company goals and projects. Development of engineering staff. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 5-8 years of experience in medical device or related manufacturing, including direct support for commercial products. Previous supervisory or management experience preferred. Excellent teamwork and motivational skills; strong oral and written communication. Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for products and components. Vision for production improvements; strong multitasking and prioritization skills. Ability to screen, interview, and select personnel; quick decision-making in high-pressure situations. Proactive in anticipating and planning for needs; ability to motivate teams to achieve excellence. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Product Management and Engineering Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Manager of Product Engineering – Austin, TX. Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr. Bonus, Equity, and Unlimited PTO. US Citizen/Green card holders only. This role is with a medical device company focused on innovative cardiovascular solutions with a global presence. Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage engineering support to ensure product performance, manufacturing goals, and maintain documentation and labeling. Collaborate with production and support teams to develop, qualify, and implement new or improved products and processes. Lead responses to non-conformances, CAPA, complaints, technical inquiries, and regulatory reviews. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to engineers and support their professional development. Lead engineering efforts to resolve product issues and drive innovative solutions. Manage project workflows to meet timelines and budgets, coordinating with Operations for prioritization. Delegate tasks based on team skills and project needs. Lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma teams to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Develop plans, schedules, resource assignments, and budgets for production projects aimed at reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing capacity. Build strong inter-departmental relationships to implement best practices and optimize operations. Oversee design changes, line extensions, validations, biocompatibility, shelf life, and other verification/validation tests; ensure accurate DHF and DMR. Manage product performance testing, both in-house and at external laboratories. Support production outsourcing and vendor management, including qualifications for vendor changes. Oversee development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (specifications, drawings, procedures, labeling, packaging). Provide technical support for analyzing field failures and customer returns. Ensure employee training is documented and execute training plans covering product design, CAD modeling, labeling software, lean manufacturing, and statistical analysis. Conduct performance reviews and recommend salary adjustments. Uphold ethical standards and core values: Collaboration, Results-Driven, and Customer Focused. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Key Result Areas
Prompt resolution of product and labeling issues to ensure production continuity. Continuous process improvement, improved product yield, and quality. Achievement of cost savings targets. Successful completion of company goals and projects. Development of engineering staff. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 5-8 years of experience in medical device or related manufacturing, including direct support for commercial products. Previous supervisory or management experience preferred. Excellent teamwork and motivational skills; strong oral and written communication. Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for products and components. Vision for production improvements; strong multitasking and prioritization skills. Ability to screen, interview, and select personnel; quick decision-making in high-pressure situations. Proactive in anticipating and planning for needs; ability to motivate teams to achieve excellence. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Product Management and Engineering Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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