Director, R&D Engineering
 Getinge | |
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, New Hampshire, Merrimack | |
| 40 Continental Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Mar 11, 2026 | |
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With a passion for life Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it. Job Overview The Director of Product Engineering manages the Design Maintenance process and sustaining engineering activities for implantable andconsumablesproducts to meet business needs. Responsibilities include developing and directing teams to implement design and process changes to support all commercially released devices. This position requires oversight of Engineering Managers who lead teams to support CAPAs, NCRs, Product Complaints, supplier changes, cost reductioninitiativesand compliance projects. The role requires frequent and coordinated interaction with Merrimack site Management, New Product Development, Product Management, and Operations stakeholders. Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties * Develop and manage Design Maintenance Processes to bring solutions to our external customers and meet customer needs (~10%) * Manage the effective execution of product development projects through Design Control Quality Plans (DCQPs) and Supplier Change Assessment Plans (SCAPs) (~30%) * Support Corrective and Preventive Action staffing and subject matterexpertiseneeds through all phases of CAPA (~30%) * Develop group and staff capabilities through direct reporting management (~15%) * Develop continuously improving strategies to execute design maintenance projects (~10%) MinimumRequirements * Bachelor's degree in any discipline * 10 years of experience in medical device product development, design transfer, product launch, Engineering support, and design maintenance. * Strong working knowledge of Design Control requirements: 21 CFR820 and ISO13485 Required Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities * Exceptional analytical skills and effective decision-making skills. *Understanding ofmechanical design, material science, and process design. * Intermediate knowledge of Usability Engineering and Packaging Engineering. * Solid working knowledge of balloon catheters, arterial stents, vascular graft technologies, and drainage products. * Ability to question existing practices andidentifynew ways of working. * Strong interpersonal relationship skills. * Ability to understand, resolve, and communicate complex technical and business information. * Ability to develop and mentor senior staff. * Strong knowledge of design inputs/outputs, verification, validation, usability, and packaging requirements. *Understanding ofdepartment and project budgeting and accounting principles. Supervision/Management of Others * Supervision of 4-6 direct reports and ~30 indirect reports. * Full accountability to hire, fire, or discipline team members. Internal and External Contacts/Relationships * Interfaces with device users, suppliers, and contract development organizations. * Develops andmaintainsstrong relationships with internal functions. Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions * Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices. * Useof computer,phone, and office equipment. * May work extended hours. * Travel up to 15%. Quality Requirements Build quality into all work bymaintainingcompliancetoquality requirements. Ensure compliancetoFDA and worldwide quality regulations. Attend required training. Adopt the "Beyond Compliance Quality Culture." Permissions Each organization shallestablishappropriate authorityand interrelation of employees who manage, perform, and assess work affecting quality. Disclaimer This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties. #LI-YA2 #LI-Onsite About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries. Benefits at Getinge: At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. | |