Job: Product Development Engineering Manager

Medical Device Manufacturer

Portland, Oregon

Oversees New Product Introduction design engineering resources associated with phase/gate development process.
Enables creative design solutions for medical interconnect products involving fine wire applications for surgical, diagnostic, imaging, and other markets.
Effectively engages in customer interactions to win new opportunities and ensure success for existing projects.
Establishes accountabilities and manages resources to comply with Business Processes and the Quality Management System as they apply to design engineering.
Creates and leads the application of new procedures that drive development engineering activities.
Drives continuous improvement to reduce NPI cycle time & improve on-time & on-budget delivery of product development.
Manages engineering resource activities applying tools such as S&OP and QP3 tools.
Assesses organizational needs, develops strategy for enhancing staff skills, and executes technical succession plans.
Provides hands-on technical leadership through the product development cycle and recommends design approaches as required.
Manages IP (invention disclosures, patent applications, trade secrets, customer agreements, innovation recognition) associated with the development of innovative new designs.
Oversees interaction of design team with other disciplines (Marketing, Quality, Operations, Sustaining Engineering, etc.).

Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent with 8 or more years of experience. Masters degree preferred.
Five or more years of experience with new product engineering design management and people management.
Background in medical device development and manufacturing.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, make decisions, and solve problems independently.
Experience in a fast paced environment where “speed-to-market” is identified as a key performance indicator.

Job ID: 5541