R&D Sustaining Engineering Manager

R&D Sustaining Engineering Manager is responsible for coordinating department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. This role involves managing specialized engineers, overseeing project completion, and ensuring alignment with organizational needs. The position requires a strong grasp of mechanical and biomedical engineering principles, along with leadership skills to inspire and develop team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Coordinates department activities to design new products and modify existing designs.

· Manages and directs specialized engineers working on programs to meet organizational needs.

· Analyzes technology trends and market demand to plan projects.

· Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness.

· Forecasts operating costs and directs preparation of budget requests.

· Directs personnel activities such as recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations.

· Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects, setting deadlines, and monitoring progress.

· Facilitates team and business meetings effectively and keeps project teams informed of changes.

· Challenges others to develop as leaders and inspires coworkers to attain goals.

·  Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes and leads internal teams.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

· 5+ years product development management experience preferably within a medical device industry.

Preferred Requirements:

· Essential Management skills: performance management, planning, scheduling, budgeting, specification writing, public speaking, and interdepartmental coordination.

·  Knowledge of FDA QSR/ISO 13485 with strong emphasis on Design Controls is essential.

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $104,134 to 163,640. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This job posting is anticipated to close on December 15, 2025. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.  Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

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