R&D Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Medical 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.