{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"46f3d6c95c663ffd8ed44a68","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46f3d6c95c663ffd8ed44a68","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46f3d6c95c663ffd8ed44a68","title":"Program Manager","description":"Location: Smithfield, UT, US, 84335\nBusiness Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics\nPosting Date: Apr 1, 2026\nJob Description:\nSummary:\nResponsible for managing all aspects of a new product launch for surgical instruments, implantable devices, and delivery systems from opportunity review to production transfer. The position will lead customer and internal activities facilitating the product launch between the customer, supply chain, and Paragon.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nAfter project award, single point of contact for customer interface and Paragon collaboration, including primary technical representative for Paragon Medical with Client to negotiate product design and process deliverables.\nDrives project proposals at project initiation.\nOversees quoting activities including the process outline and end to end costing process.\nLeads project requirement checklists through justification and/or rationalization of activities associated with product launch.\nOwns project planning and timeline execution, including managing project team workload, activities and scope.\nLeads Design for Manufacturability (DFM) with the Client and coordinates DFM discussions internally.\nSupports NPD engineering activities and oversees Device Master Record (DMR) development and accuracy with associated process development and testing.\nGuides pFMEA development and team discussions along with managing the risk mitigation activities and testing.\nSupports purchasing in supply chain integration.\nLeads pre/postproduction meetings.\nResponsible for timing, profitability of process, NRE investment, project costs throughout the NPD process.\nResponsible for accurate information released to production to include, but not limited to, router, inspection sheets, in process prints, and fixtures.\nPrimary support for Quality requests.\nWorks proactively with the team to share best-practices, and lessons learned.\nUnderstands project schedules for all projects that are within the department.\nDrives the implementation of the PMO methodologies corporate-wide.\nResponsible for determining NPD lock down completion and obtaining optimum transfer of new product over to the production department.\n\nEducation:\nMinimum 4 year Bachelors Degree\n\nExperience:\n5-10 years leading product development. Medical device experience preferred\n\nKSA's:\nStrong organizational, follow-through, and attention to detail skills required.\nStrong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) required.\nAbility to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.\nSelf-starter/motivator for personal and professional growth.\nAbility to form partnering relationships with peers and multiple levels throughout the organization.\nUnderstanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) requirements for application to design projects.\nAbility to apply strong engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques to tasks and projects that may result in new application and industry standards or practices.\nExperience with tight tolerance methods in machining and measurement system applications, blueprint reading, GD&T, working knowledge of short run process control methods, statistical analysis, DOE, ISO standards and FDA quality system regulations.\nPrevious experience in similar leadership role is required.\nWindows-based computer knowledge is required.\nMinimum two years of experience in project management (strategic/tactical planning and implementation capabilities) coupled with strong technical and conceptual aptitude required. Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles, biocompatibility requirements for materials, ISO 13485 and US QSR 21 CFR, Part 820 Medical Devices, and basic knowledge of the human anatomy preferred.\nKnowledge of various metal and polymer materials as well as testing specifications preferred.\n\nCompensation\nEmployee Type: Salaried\nSalary Minimum: $80,000\nSalary Maximum: $120,000\nIncentive: No\nDisclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.\nFor more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.\nAMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.\nAMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.","company":"Amete","rawCompany":"amete","city":"Smithfield","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T14:44:14.274Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"339112","title":"Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-and-medical-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334510","title":"Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"electromedical-and-electrotherapeutic-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Location: Smithfield, UT, US, 84335\nBusiness Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics\nPosting Date: Apr 1, 2026\nJob Description:\nSummary:\nResponsible for managing all aspects of a new product launch for surgical instruments, implantable devices, and delivery systems from opportunity review to production transfer. The position will lead customer and internal activities facilitating the product launch between the customer, supply chain, and Paragon.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nAfter project award, single point of contact for customer interface and Paragon collaboration, including primary technical representative for Paragon Medical with Client to negotiate product design and process deliverables.\nDrives project proposals at project initiation.\nOversees quoting activities including the process outline and end to end costing process.\nLeads project requirement checklists through justification and/or rationalization of activities associated with product launch.\nOwns project planning and timeline execution, including managing project team workload, activities and scope.\nLeads Design for Manufacturability (DFM) with the Client and coordinates DFM discussions internally.\nSupports NPD engineering activities and oversees Device Master Record (DMR) development and accuracy with associated process development and testing.\nGuides pFMEA development and team discussions along with managing the risk mitigation activities and testing.\nSupports purchasing in supply chain integration.\nLeads pre/postproduction meetings.\nResponsible for timing, profitability of process, NRE investment, project costs throughout the NPD process.\nResponsible for accurate information released to production to include, but not limited to, router, inspection sheets, in process prints, and fixtures.\nPrimary support for Quality requests.\nWorks proactively with the team to share best-practices, and lessons learned.\nUnderstands project schedules for all projects that are within the department.\nDrives the implementation of the PMO methodologies corporate-wide.\nResponsible for determining NPD lock down completion and obtaining optimum transfer of new product over to the production department.\n\nEducation:\nMinimum 4 year Bachelors Degree\n\nExperience:\n5-10 years leading product development. Medical device experience preferred\n\nKSA's:\nStrong organizational, follow-through, and attention to detail skills required.\nStrong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) required.\nAbility to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.\nSelf-starter/motivator for personal and professional growth.\nAbility to form partnering relationships with peers and multiple levels throughout the organization.\nUnderstanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) requirements for application to design projects.\nAbility to apply strong engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques to tasks and projects that may result in new application and industry standards or practices.\nExperience with tight tolerance methods in machining and measurement system applications, blueprint reading, GD&T, working knowledge of short run process control methods, statistical analysis, DOE, ISO standards and FDA quality system regulations.\nPrevious experience in similar leadership role is required.\nWindows-based computer knowledge is required.\nMinimum two years of experience in project management (strategic/tactical planning and implementation capabilities) coupled with strong technical and conceptual aptitude required. 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