Manager, Engineering - Design Support & Sustaining

Manager, Engineering – Design Support & sustaining

Lead a group of mechatronic and electrical engineers and technical professionals to design and develop new respiratory medical products and technologies.

Responsibilities Include:
People Management

Lead and mentor a team of mechatronic and electrical engineers
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure staff have clarity of expectations through the delivery of objectives and understanding key deliverables
Collaborate with Project Leaders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables
Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely execution
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, manufacturing, and marketing
Maintain schedule and established time standard compliance for all staff, i.e. by organizing and directly supervising staff, administering leave, monitoring, responding to staff headcount requirements, etc.
Treat employees are fairly and equitably, have a sense of self-esteem, and are encouraged to develop to their full potential, i.e. by administering workplace policies and programs
Support employee development, i.e. by evaluating performance, providing feedback, and supporting their growth
Manage employee issues to enable employees to have a high degree of focus on their jobs, i.e. by resolving employee relations issues, performance problems, and disciplinary issues
Monitor and assign resources to new projects through collaboration with Product Development Project Leads
Hands-on leadership by establishing a robust system of daily behaviours and expectations necessary for driving team success

Product Development

Collaborate with the SEED team to transfer product ideas into Phase 1 of product development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including embedded/application software, QA, product management, and systems engineering
Oversee the mechanical and electrical design and development of new products from concept to launch
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets
Drive design reviews, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and validation testing

Technology Development

Identify and explore new ideas and technologies to further our understanding of electrical and mechanical application to respiratory products
Derisk new technologies through designed experiments and simulation, to achieve technical readiness for product adoption

Technical Expertise

Provide guidance on mechanical systems, electrical systems, and embedded systems

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards
Support patent development and intellectual property strategy
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Present technical concepts and project updates to product leadership
Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is maintained

Regulatory

Achieve alignment of design and development activities with TMI’s Quality Policy and procedures
Ensure that products are developed to meet all regulatory requirements, including design controls

health & Safety

Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical) or a related field of study
Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation is an asset
7-10 years of product development experience within medical devices, consumer products, or a related industry
5+ years people management experience
Experience managing complex product development projects with a proven track record of successfully launching new products
Experience working within a ISO 13485 regulated environment
Expert level knowledge in mechanical/electrical design
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers to achieve results
Sound understanding of the complete product development lifecycle
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Stage Gate Product Development process experience
Ability to articulate problems and identify viable solution

At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.