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Company Name: MicroAire Surgical Instrument
Job Title: Vice President of Research & Development Engineeri
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Profession: Mechanical Engineering

Job Description:

 

Come join the MicroAire Team!  We are seeking an experienced Research & Development Engineering Leader who will join our Team as a Change Agent for the department, who with vision and a true sense of urgency, will motivate this group to new levels of achievement and accountability. The ideal candidate will be a Systems Architect with experience in implementing Lean New Product Development processes, Design for Manufacturing and is able to develop and facilitate a process that cultivates and harvests innovative ideas.  BA in Engineering required, MBA preferred.  5-10 years. Engineering Leadership exp. required.  Experience with Lean and DFM in a Medical Device environment is ideal.



Characteristics:


·         Change Agent


·         Motivator


·         Visionary


·         Systems Architect


·         Sense of urgency – highly accountable


Focal Areas:


·         Design and implementation of Lean New Product Development processes


·         Development, facilitation and harvesting of Innovative ideas


·         Design and implementation of Design for Manufacturing architecture and practices


·         Development of a culture of Teamwork, Speed and Accountability in all aspects of new product development project management


·         Application of sound engineering methodologies


 


Products & Company Info:


 


·         Powered (Pneumatic, Electric and Battery) and manual instrumentation utilized in the cutting and resection of bone and tissue


·         Autonomous member of well financed holding company


·         Growth oriented company with sound financial base


·         Located in central Virginia near major university with medical center



 



 


MicroAire is a leading designer, manufacturer & distributor of powered surgical instruments, located in beautiful Charlottesville Va.  Customer Centric and driven for success, MicroAire is a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life: the customer’s choice for innovative surgical solutions.


We offer an excellent benefits package & compensation commensurate with experience. Please email your resume to: Careers@microaire.com (EOE)


 


Research Development Engineering Engineer Leader Change Agent System Architect implementing Product Development processes, Design Manufacturing BA Engineering MBA Engineering Lean DFM Medical Device powered surgical instruments



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