Mechanical Engineering Division Lead
Job Description
- The Mechanical Engineering Division Lead will handle oversight of the development, design, production of innovative medical devices and lead a team of engineers to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring timely and quality execution of projects while adhering to regulations.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team in the end-to-end development of cutting-edge drug delivery devices—from initial concept through to full-scale production.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Design, Human Factors, Regulatory, R&D, and Lab) to ensure technical alignment and regulatory compliance across all project stages.
- Drive innovation by researching and applying emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance product performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Partner with Sales & Marketing to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions and support contract development.
- Own project execution by managing timelines, budgets, and resources—ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering milestones.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, promoting engineering best practices and rigorous design controls throughout the development lifecycle.
- Serve as a go-to technical expert, offering deep technical insight and problem-solving support for complex design and development challenges.
- Build strategic relationships with suppliers, external partners, and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and support business growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.) and a proven track record of successful product launches.
- Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools.
- Minimally 5+ years experience in an engineering leadership capacity
Meet Your Recruiter
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter
Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.
From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.
Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone’s career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.