Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job DescriptionPrimary Function of PositionIntuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. The Manager of Mechanical Engineering is responsible for guiding the exploration and development of early product concepts and technologies that establish the da Vinci product platform. The Manager of Mechanical Engineering is also responsible for functional management of a group of Mechanical Engineers and other technical personnel, and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the group.The Sr. Manager reports to the Director or Senior Director of Mechanical Engineering.Essential Job DutiesProvide vision for mechanical engineering team and foster environment that encourages creativity, risk taking, and crisp executionHelp team develop compelling product architecturesWork with senior management and internal customers to define product pillars and business goalsDecipher complex situations and set appropriate priorities to focus team for successDevelop working knowledge of external customer needs/requirements to ensure product designs provide value to patients, surgeons and hospitalsEstablish group priorities and team member work goals consistent with overall product development goalsAssign tasks, set priorities, establish metrics, and track progressAssess employee performance and provide coaching to improve performanceManage, coach, and mentor mechanical engineersSupport mechanical engineers in the development of functional specifications and related risk documentsManage drafters, technicians, and other support personnel as requiredManage department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drafting/design guidelinesEnsure design engineers follow appropriate design history file guidelines per FDA requirements and hold design reviews in accordance with product development proceduresProvide engineering resources to support Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and Service to facilitate transfer of designsProvide administrative leadership / control for planning, staffing, budgeting, and project/program cost tracking.Support and encourage advanced innovation in the team#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-05