Director, Mechanical Engineering - Advanced Surgical
CONMED Corporation
Summary
The Director of Mechanical Engineering in Advanced Surgical's R&D department will lead all elements of R&D for the Mechanical Engineering team. This role oversees the entire product lifecycle – from early-stage product development through sustaining on-market products – across the entire product portfolio. In addition to the product-centric responsibilities, the Director will foster a culture of excellence and accountability in alignment with ConMed's 5 pillars, support team member career development aspirations, and focus on continuous improvement of development methodology and core capabilities. The Director will operate in alignment with ConMed's Leadership Expectations and will lead a team Engineering Managers.
Job description
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership
- Define and deliver Mechanical Engineering team vision aligned with business objectives and overall Advanced Surgical R&D vision.
- Partner with R&D counterparts, Marketing, and other critical functions to develop portfolio strategy and technology roadmaps.
- Identify emerging technologies and integrate them into product roadmaps.
- Foster a culture of innovation and accountability
- Actively support the career development of managers and engineers
- Create a vision that inspires the team to push the boundaries and raise the standard of excellence
Management/Communication
- Contributes to R&D leadership meetings and updates
- Facilitates team and business meetings effectively
- Effectively communicates opportunities, risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to superiors
- Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues as appropriate.
- Understands how to facilitate communicate difficult/sensitive information.
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
- Develops team and organizational talent and development plans
- Develops and executes annual budget and resource management
Product Development Execution
- Oversees the entire product lifecycle – from early-stage product development through sustaining on-market products – across the entire product portfolio, ensuring compliance to applicable requirements and standards.
- Champion best innovation practices, implement robust development processes, and drive continuous improvement in technology and product performance.
- Ensure projects are properly resourced with the right level of skillsets and experience
Requirements
- Four (4) year degree minimum in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10+ years in medical device R&D or similar, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- 20% Travel
- Master's degree is highly desirable
- Proven track record in product development under FDA and ISO 13485 compliance.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance
Company overview
CONMED Corporation is a global medical technology company founded in 1970 that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of surgical and patient monitoring products. Headquartered in Largo, Florida, the company employs approximately 3,500 people worldwide with operations spanning more than 20 international locations across Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. CONMED focuses on delivering innovative solutions for orthopedic, laparoscopic, robotic, open surgery, gastroenterology, pulmonology, cardiology, and critical care specialties. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes advanced energy systems, surgical instruments, implants and suture anchors, smoke evacuation systems, patient monitoring equipment, and surgical imaging solutions. Notable products include the AirSeal® intelligent flow system for minimally invasive surgery, BioBrace® reinforced bioinductive implants for orthopedic applications, and various electrosurgical units. CONMED's mission is to enable healthcare providers worldwide to deliver exceptional patient outcomes through accessible, clinically differentiated solutions that enhance surgical efficiency and improve clinical results across diverse medical specialties.