R&D Engineering Manager in Barrington

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMedical Murray

Title: R&D Engineering Manager
Location: North Barrington, IL (*Onsite Position)

Are you ready to lead innovation in life-saving medical device technology? We are seeking a passionate and experienced R&D Engineering Manager to join our Development team. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on engineering with leadership in product development, shaping solutions that directly improve patient outcomes across cardiology, neurology, urology, and beyond.

As the R&D Engineering Manager, you will serve as both a design engineer and a team leader, guiding a talented group of engineers, technicians, and assemblers. You’ll drive projects from concept through development, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and with the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a cross-functional development team

• Oversee the design and prototyping of catheters, catheter-based delivery systems, and other disposable medical devices

• Manage projects using agile development methods, balancing technical excellence with business objectives

• Supervise product design in SolidWorks and hands-on prototype builds in our laboratory

• Partner with clients to communicate project status, challenges, and milestones

• Ensure projects align with regulatory requirements and quality management systems

• Collaborate with vendors on materials, components, and process sourcing

• Prepare and review design documentation, including FMEAs, test results, and drawings

• Support manufacturing transfer, verification/validation activities, and quality planning

What We’re Looking For

• Education: BS or MS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering

• Experience:

  • 6–10+ years of medical device development experience

  • Strong background in disposable device design, prototyping, and materials knowledge

  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience in the medical device field

  • Familiarity with U.S. and international regulatory requirements and quality systems

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools (SolidWorks)

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on advancing patient care through breakthrough medical devices

• Lead a talented and collaborative team with the resources to innovate

• Contribute to projects that span multiple medical disciplines, offering variety and challenge

• Be part of a company that values quality, integrity, and innovation in every project

If you are a driven engineering leader ready to take ownership of meaningful projects, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of medical device technology.

Medical Murray is an equal opportunity employer.

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