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Position Summary
CONMED is seeking a strategic and executiondriven
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead engineering excellence at the Largo site, with primary responsibility for the support of
Precision Machining Operations Factory. Further, this role also serves as
trusted advisor for sitelevel Process Excellence (Continuous Improvement) initiatives.
The Senior Manager will own the
engineering strategy for the Largo site, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational excellence goals, and regulatory requirements. This individual will lead and develop highperforming engineering teams, drive transformational improvements, and partner with site and enterprise leadership to advance capabilities in precision machining, automation, and scalable manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Strategy & Site Leadership
- Develop and execute the engineering strategy for the Largo site, with strong emphasis on the Precision Machining Factory
- Serve as the senior engineering leader for machining operations, providing technical, strategic, and operational direction
- Align engineering roadmaps with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth objectives
- Act as a key member of the site leadership team, influencing decisions that impact manufacturing performance and longterm capability
Precision Machining & Advanced Manufacturing
- Lead engineering support for precision machining processes, including equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, and process optimization
- Drive standardization, scalability, and robustness across machining operations
- Champion adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, digital manufacturing tools, and automation where appropriate
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement (Advisory Role)
- Serve as a sitelevel advisor and thought partnerfor Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and CI leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute highimpact improvement opportunities
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and problemsolving methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
- Mentor leaders and engineers in structured problem solving, datadriven decisionmaking, and continuous improvement behaviors
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering managers, engineers, and technicians
- Build a strong engineering talent pipeline and succession plan for the Largo site
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusivity, and technical excellence
- Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans for the engineering organization
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Lifecycle Support
- Provide senior engineering leadership for new product introductions, ensuring manufacturing readiness and smooth transitions to production
- Partner closely with R&D, Quality, and Operations to integrate new technologies and processes
- Support product and process lifecycle management, including design changes, capacity expansion, and cost reduction initiatives
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure engineering processes comply with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and CONMED quality system requirements
- Oversee development and maintenance of robust process documentation (Work Instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, validations)
- Support audits, inspections, CAPAs, and continuous quality system improvement
Capital Project & Resource Management
- Lead sitelevel engineering input for capital planning related to CNC machining, automation, and infrastructure
- Manage capital projects endtoend, including equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and validation
- Ensure effective prioritization and deployment of engineering resources to maximize business impact
Metrics, Governance & Communication
- Define and monitor engineering KPIs and performance metrics aligned with site and enterprise goals
- Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities effectively to site leadership and functional stakeholders
- Leverage data and analytics to drive decisions and track measurable results
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering(Master's degree preferred)
- 8+ yearsof progressive manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in medical device manufacturing
- 5+ yearsof people management and leadership experience, including managing managers or senior engineers
- 8+ years experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and process optimization
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership in FDAregulated, ISO 13485 environments
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Beltcertification
- Experience leading sitelevel or factorylevel engineering strategy
- Background in automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Experience leading crossfunctional initiatives and influencing without direct authority
- Proficiency in CAD systems, ERP/MES platforms (e.g., SAP)and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and changeleadership skills
Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
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