R&D Engineering Manager

Our client is building next-generation structural heart technology—and they are adding an R&D Engineering Manager who thrives at the intersection of engineering, clinical insight, and physician collaboration.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll turn real-world procedural experience into better device design, stronger clinical execution, and ultimately better patient outcomes. You’ll be the connective tissue between R&D, clinical, therapy development, regulatory, and physicians, ensuring design intent translates seamlessly into procedural performance.

If you enjoy being close to the data, close to the cases, and close to the clinicians—this role was built for you.

Your role with the company:

• Analyze product performance, procedural, anatomical, and clinical data to drive continuous improvement in device design and procedural execution

• Lead case learning reviews with cross-functional teams to assess device behavior, procedural nuances, and performance outcomes

• Translate case learnings into design optimizations, procedural refinements, and training materials

• Support physician training and case observations, capturing real-time procedural insights and device interaction data

• Plan and execute pre-clinical and simulated-use testing to evaluate device performance and user interaction

• Stay current on competitive technologies, structural heart literature, and evolving clinical practices

• Convert physician feedback and clinical insights into clear, actionable product requirements and engineering specifications

• Contribute to technical documentation, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions, ensuring scientific rigor and traceability

• Partner closely across R&D, clinical, therapy development, and regulatory in a fast-moving, iterative environment

Desired Profile:

• B.S. in Biomedical, Mechanical, or related Engineering (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred)

• 5+ years in R&D, design engineering, or clinical development within cardiovascular or structural heart systems

• Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks, Pro/E)

• Experience with anatomical modeling tools (Materialise, Mimics)

• Working knowledge of statistical and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab)

• Solid understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, hemodynamics, and transcatheter procedures

• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly document learnings and analyses

• Comfortable operating between engineering and clinical environments

• Systems thinker with strong analytical instincts and attention to procedural detail

• Collaborative, adaptable, and energized by early-stage innovation

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for pre-clinical and clinical site support

Why This Role Matters:

You won’t be working in a silo. Your work will directly influence device design decisions, clinical strategy, physician training, and patient outcomes. If you’re motivated by impact, visibility, and shaping technology at a critical stage of development, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that.