Senior Manager R&D - Mechanical Engineering

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Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager R&D - Mechanical Engineering to join our Orthopaedics team.

This is a hybrid role located in Boston, MA.

 

Purpose:

The Senior Manager R&D - Mechanical Engineering is responsible for leading and growing a high-performing mechanical engineering team to develop current products and next-generation orthopedic robotic systems for the Joints robotics group.

You will own mechanical architecture, design-for-manufacturability, prototype delivery, and some mechanical verification/validation while partnering closely with systems, software, electronics, clinical, quality, and regulatory functions to bring safe, effective robotic products from concept to production.

 

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead, mentor, and grow a global mechanical R&D team.

Drive hiring, performance management, and career development.

team currently split between USA and France.


* Define mechanical system and sub-system architecture for robotic platforms.


* Translate clinical and product requirements into detailed mechanical designs, specifications, DFx, and engineering change controls.


* The role includes some hands-on part in parallel to people leadership.


* Deliver prototypes and production-ready designs on program schedule and budget; manage trade-offs between performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.


* Establish and drive robust verification & validation plans (unit, subsystem, system testing) and support clinical and bench testing programs.


* Ensure design outputs meet medical device quality and regulatory expectations (risk management, FMEA, design history file requirements, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820 familiarity).


* Partner with supply chain and manufacturing to qualify suppliers, support DFM/DFM reviews, ramp to production, and transfer designs to operations.


* Lead cross-functional design reviews and provide clear technical deci...