The Role
Provides corporate manufacturing engineering leadership across Laborie sites. Leads process, equipment, automation, Lean, design transfer, production readiness, validation, qualification, quality improvement, and manufacturing strategy initiatives. Acts as a subject matter expert, analyzes costs and production trends, supports new product development, partners with executives and cross-functional teams, and mentors engineers and technicians. Requires extensive manufacturing engineering experience, medical device expertise, ERP and SolidWorks proficiency, and 25% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For:
As a key member of the Manufacturing team, the Principal Manufacturing Engineer will assist in creating strategies and systems which allow all Laborie sites to assess operational needs. The role will aid others in investigating, recommending and implementing improvements include process, equipment, and automation used in manufacturing. The Principal Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced, professional recognized as a submit matter expert across the organization, influencing company-wide operations strategies, drives functional initiatives, and will mentor junior engineers.
About the Role:
- Act as corporate SME, providing technical leadership, guiding operational strategy, and advising on new product development and design changes.
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects, partnering with executive leadership to align manufacturing initiatives with business objectives and growth strategies, including acquisition evaluations.
- Drive manufacturing excellence and efficiency by optimizing workflows, conducting time studies, improving line layouts, implementing Lean initiatives to reduce cycle time and stabilize production.
- Own design transfer and production readiness, collaborating cross-functionally to implement new products and updates while training and mentoring technicians and engineering teams.
- Lead validation and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, MSA) ensuring compliance with ISO standards and robust process capability.
- Improve product and process quality by defining testing methods, establishing standards, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet regulatory and performance requirements.
- Provide data-driven insights through costs analysis, production planning, and reporting, including labor/material forecasting and performance trend analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 12+ years' experience as Manufacturing/Production Engineer (or 8+ with Master's), preferably in medical device industry; Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
- Proven expertise in manufacturing operations, quality, and product development, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485/ISO 9000 standards, health & safety regulations, and strong organizational/time management skills.
- Ability to travel 25%
Why Laborie:
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
- Awarded 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level
Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience as a manufacturing or production engineer, or 8+ years with a master's degree
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Expertise in manufacturing operations, quality, product development, and Design for Manufacturability principles
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Ability to lead projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9000 standards
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Medical device industry experience
- Ability to travel 25%
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The Company
What We Do
Laborie develops innovative medical technologies – including diagnostic equipment and consumable supplies – in the Urology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology fields. We take great pride in supporting doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, academic institutions and patients with treatment and diagnostic innovations. LABORIE is comprised of a variety of powerful brands – cultivated over more than 50 years of providing innovative products and services to our customers. Our story is one of continuous profitable growth, driven both organically and inorganically through mergers and acquisitions. We are privately owned by Patricia Industries and a part of the Investor AB network. Our owners take a long-term investment approach and create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses. We know the work we do at LABORIE matters – we’re making a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe. This is what fuels our motivation each day.
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