Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: California

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JR26 000482

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** Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager
**** Company:
** Surgistar
*
* Location:

** Vista, CA (On-site)
*
* Reports To:

** Sr. Plant Director
** About Surgistar:
** We are a division of Microsurgical Technology (MST), that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for the ophthalmology market. Our products are manufactured using the highest levels of care and precision at our manufacturing facility in Vista, California. We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology.
** Job Summary
** The Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager has a hands-on role that leads a team to design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems and processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This position is on-site in Vista, CA.
** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Metallurgical Processing & Integration**:
Combines chemical engineering principles with metallurgy to design, optimize, and manage metal production, treating raw materials to create high-value metal products and incorporates into plastic for the next assembly.
* ** Design and Prototyping:
** Create high-quality 3D CAD models, drawings, and 2D blueprints using Solid Works or similar software, focusing on design for manufacturability (DFM). Create prototypes, develop verification/validation test protocols, and analyze data. Part creation by way of 3D printing will be required.
* ** Process Improvement & Optimization:
** Use Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S tools to eliminate bottlenecks, improve workflow, and boost efficiency.
* ** Testing & Troubleshooting:
** Conduct validation, testing, and commissioning of systems to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with regulations.
* ** Prototyping & Testing:
** Create prototypes, develop verification/validation test protocols, and analyze data.
* ** Documentation & Training:
** Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics and user guides, Manufacturing Work Instructions, and train staff on new equipment.
* ** Quality & Compliance:
** Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, managing documentation for design history files (DHF) and validation.
** Required

Skills & Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, or equivalent experience)
* 3–10 years of product development and/or Manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).
* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works), GD&T, and knowledge of materials (plastics, metals) used in medical devices.
* Automation & manufacturing systems (specification, commissioning, troubleshooting)
* New Product Introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM)
* Cross-functional leadership, project management, and technical communication
* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex technical issues during production. Lean Six Sigma Certified desired.
* Excellent communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.
* Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and CI/CD tools. Medical Device Regulations - ISO
13485 is a Plus.
** Work Environment
*** Product development, prototyping, and manufacturing settings and offices (Automation and Chemical for metal processing).
** Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
*** Engineering PDP/NPI Project schedule and budget adherence
* Machine/System uptime and reliability.
* Automation adoption rate and efficiency gains.
* Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
* Cycle time reduction and production throughput.
* Cost reduction (operational and material costs).
** Compensation** (Pay Scale – California):
The good-faith
** annual base salary pay scale
** for this position is **$140,000 - $185,000
** at the time of posting (California…