Sr Mgr Mechanical Technology Development
$148,000–$183,750 year
On-siteEden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead the strategy, technical direction, and execution for the Mechanical Engineering function within Advanced Development. Build and maintain a world-class engineering function by advancing team capabilities, tools, processes, and best practices. Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing team while driving innovation in hearing aid technologies and intellectual property. Partner with cross-functional teams to define product opportunities and ensure alignment with broader business objectives. Manage resource planning, budget oversight, and department development. Monitor industry trends and leverage suppliers to accelerate innovation. Represent the function as a key technical leader influencing engineering strategy across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 15+ years of product development experience
- 5+ years of experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams through new product development, research, and prototyping
- Advanced knowledge of hearing aid design and manufacturing processes
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge in miniature plastic part design
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of plastic part tool design and injection molding
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge in elastomeric part design and silicone molding processes
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fast, low cost prototyping processes and related equipment
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Creo Parametric CAD software
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of product development best practices (i.e. DFM, DOE, DFMEA, Lean PD, etc.)
- Intermediate familiarity and experience with various test equipment. (i.e. Audio analyzer, Mechanical force gauges, environmental chambers, etc.)
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Project Management best practices
- Proven ability to perform complex engineering analysis and calculations
- Demonstrated track record of innovation, technology development, and intellectual property generation
- Experience working with suppliers, development partners, ODM/JDM organizations, or contract manufacturers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills required
Desired Qualifications
- Strong leadership, vision, and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent people management and team building skills
- Excellent communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to develop tactical plans from strategic direction and work in a fast-paced environment
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