Design Engineering Manager

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Design Engineering Manager (Coralville, IA)

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The Design Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers, engineering technicians, and co‑op students in the development and support of innovative medical device solutions. This role is responsible for managing the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, manufacturing transfer, and sustaining engineering. The manager ensures appropriate allocation of design resources across projects, oversees the operation of the engineering lab, and fosters a culture of innovation to drive new ideas and continuous improvement in product design.

By providing technical leadership and fostering collaboration with cross‑functional teams, the Design Engineering Manager ensures projects meet regulatory, quality, and business objectives. In addition to driving engineering excellence, this role develops talent, optimises design processes, and aligns team priorities with the company’s strategic goals of accelerating product development, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering high‑value solutions to customers.

• Lead, mentor, train, and develop a team of design engineers, engineering technicians, and co‑op students to achieve project and career growth objectives.
• Manage the full product development lifecycle, from concept through design, verification, validation, manufacturing transfer, and sustaining engineering.
• Provide system‑level design leadership, integrating mechanical, electrical, hardware, and software components into cohesive, high‑performing medical device solutions.
• Allocate design engineering resources appropriately across multiple projects to balance priorities, timelines, and business needs.
• Oversee the engineering lab, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective use of equipment and resources.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas and advanced design practices.
• Ensure design work complies with regulatory, quality, and safety standards for medical devices.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (manufacturing, quality, marketing, operations, service, and regulatory) to ensure seamless product development and commercialization.
• Collaborate with the Service Department to ensure products are designed for serviceability, maintainability, and effective field support throughout their lifecycle.
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of design processes, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide clear reporting to leadership on deliverables and resource needs.
• Manage department budget, including forecasting, capital planning, and expense control.
• Align team priorities and engineering initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives to accelerate product development and deliver high‑value solutions.
• Manage relationships with external development partners, including software and PCB design firms, ensuring deliverables meet the company’s quality, regulatory, and business requirements.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have product and equipment knowledge.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in engineering from a four‑year college or university.
• 10 years’ experience and/or training in the engineering and development of complex systems (electro‑mechanical and software).
• 5 years of supervisory or project leadership experience desired, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing processes related to medical device design and manufacturing.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment, ideally FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.
• Experience with Microsoft products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Project, etc.
• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill products.
• Experience working in an ERP system.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Recognised as one of the fastest‑growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, Saige Partners believes in nurturing individuals with a zeal for success. We’re committed to building careers, not just jobs. Our belief in our employees as our most valuable asset is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and convenient weekly payment solutions, promoting health and a positive work‑life balance.

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