Engineering Supervisor, Advanced Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Engineering, Operations Management
Application window closes on 21 Jul 2026.
Engineering Supervisor – Danvers, MA – fully onsite position.
A Day in the LifeAs an Engineering Supervisor, you will provide both technical and people leadership to a team of technicians and engineers focused on the design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative medical technologies. You will foster collaboration, drive execution of engineering initiatives, support employee development, and ensure projects are delivered with quality, compliance, and customer impact at the forefront.
Responsibilities- Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians and engineers, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing work environment.
- Plan, prioritize, and oversee technician assignments supporting the design and development of new medical devices, systems, processes, or related technologies.
- Guide technician and engineering activities from concept through feasibility, design, verification, validation, and commercialization.
- Support the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, technical standards, quality systems, and product reliability.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams including AME, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Clinical, and Program Management to achieve project objectives.
- Drive technical problem solving by evaluating existing technologies, process variation and identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Lead feasibility assessments to evaluate technical approaches, product functionality, manufacturability, and overall project viability.
- Oversee engineering documentation throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
- Coordinate engineering activities with external suppliers, consultants, and development partners to support project timelines and deliverables.
- Monitor project assignments, resource allocation, risks, and technical milestones while communicating progress to functional and program leadership.
- Promote compliance with design controls, risk management practices, quality system requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Oversee the operation of the AME Process Development Lab including scheduling, maintenance, staffing, equipment platforms, and policies.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
- Recruit, coach, develop, and evaluate team members through ongoing feedback, performance management, and career development planning.
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Degree in engineering.
- Previous experience leading technician and engineering teams within a regulated medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting new product development (NPD) from concept through commercialization.
- Strong knowledge of design controls, risk management, product development processes, and quality system requirements.
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and external development partners.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
- Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives using DRM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.
Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and skills. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section represent those that must be met to successfully perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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