Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Bothell, WA)

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetic devices, international pharmaceuticals. Our 7,000 employees share a common goal and values, propelling us to provide essential care to millions of people globally. We seek dedicated individuals who share our sense of urgency, unity, and excellence.

We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Description:    Leads and manages a team of engineers, designers, and technicians to research, plan, and develop new products and systems. Directs and coordinates activities involved in design, fabrication, operation, application, installation, test, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems by performing the duties outlined below.

Reports To:    Vice President of Research and Development

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

Note:  The following is meant to be representative but not necessarily all inclusive of the duties and responsibilities for this position title.

•    Manage technical professionals including engineers, designers and technicians, including recruiting, hiring, motivating and guiding them in their responsibilities.
•    Research and analyze data such as customer requests and specifications to determine feasibility of design.
•    Specify, design and document products or systems such as instruments and disposables, considering performance, patient safety, regulatory requirements, patents, and corporate goals.  
•    Work closely with other departments to ensure projects conform to all regulatory and quality regulations.
•    Prototype designs using a variety of prototyping methodologies including additive manufacturing, RTV molds, machining, model making, gluing and painting.
•    Organize, plan, lead and manage team projects in alignment with project goals.
•    Aid in setting the strategy for the Product Development department.
•    Develop/improve manufacturing processes.
•    Stay up-to-date and follow all procedures related to this job that can affect the quality of products or services provided to our customers.

Requirements and Qualifications

•    BSME (MSME preferred) plus ten years’ experience designing electromechanical systems, and at least three years in medical devices.  
•    Minimum five years’ experience designing using CAD, preferably proficient with Pro/E.  
•    Proven track record of successful product development using a variety of design tools and prototyping techniques.  
•    Proven track record of successful management of engineering professionals in a product development environment.  
•    Working knowledge of project planning and management including use of PM software such as MS Project.  
•    Ability to focus on and achieve scheduled milestones, including contingency planning.  
•    Knowledge of FDA Quality System and Design Control requirements and their application to projects from design inception to manufacturing release.  
•    Regulatory experience in 13485 current standard
•    Risk Management Technique and experience in ISO14971 current standard 
•    Working experience with ESD environment
•    Strong team-working and communication skills.  
•    A drive to get the job done in the face of obstacles and time constraints, and a willingness to assist as needed.  
•    Competent using office software including MS Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook.
•    Demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Language and Verbal Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, specifications, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Ability to clearly and concisely convey project accomplishments, obstacles, issues, and status to project team members.

Math Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to use basic engineering tools to perform calculations and simulations and interpret project results/data.

Analytical and Reading Skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Ability to read technical and clinical literature and documents and extract important concepts.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform lifting tasks of up to 30 pounds for short durations.  The employee will be required to use a computer for up to 8 hours consecutively. Duties of this job may involve standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.  Duties also involve daily keyboard data entry.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment
The work environment is office and light manufacturing. Some light machining and prototyping activities will involve moderate noise levels (i.e. power drill) and moderate dust or debris exposure. 

Safety
Solta is committed to the health and safety of our employees.   We expect that all employees will perform their responsibilities while maintaining a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment, thus ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others.

As required by law, Bausch Health provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in the US. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For this role, the range of starting pay for this role is $142K to $214K per year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. 

If a candidate needs a reasonable accommodation/adjustment due to physical or mental health impairment for any part of the application process, they are encouraged to send their request to humanresources@bauschhealth.com  or call 908-927-1400 and let us know the nature of the request and their contact information. Please be sure to include the job requisition number. 

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