Senior Manager, Engineering Endoscopes and Charlton CoE Lead

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Senior Manager, Engineering – Flexible Endoscopes & Charlton CoE Lead

This role leads the KARL STORZ Development Engineering group focused on flexible endoscopic products, overseeing design, development, and lifecycle management. The position ensures high-quality product design, compliance with standards, and successful execution from concept through production, while also serving as a key liaison across R&D, production, and product management.

• Lead design, development, testing, and manufacturing transition of flexible endoscope products
• Manage complex R&D projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Oversee product improvements, upgrades, and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal quality standards
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for engineering team members
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, technical teams, and product line management
• Serve as Charlton CoE Lead, including oversight of electronics and sterilization leads
• Act as site lead and audit contact for US R&D operations
• Support risk management activities to ensure safe and compliant product releases

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
• 8+ years of experience in medical device product development
• Strong proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and CAD tools
• Experience with FDA QSR, ISO 13485 / 9001, and regulated environments
• Proven experience leading technical teams and cross-functional projects
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Experience leading international teams
• Background in endoscopic or complex medical device systems
• Advanced experience with product lifecycle documentation and audits

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to build consensus across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, self-directed approach
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive technical decision-making

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge medical device innovation
• Collaborative, cross-functional R&D environment
• Exposure to global engineering teams and projects
• Career growth within a leading Med Tech organization

KARL STORZ is a global leader in endoscopic technology, delivering innovative medical solutions that improve patient outcomes. As a family-owned company, KARL STORZ combines a legacy of precision engineering with a commitment to advancing minimally invasive care worldwide.

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.