Manager, Mechanical Engineering, NPD Systems

Company DescriptionIt started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.Job DescriptionPrimary Function of PositionThe Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsyin the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.Our New Product Development (NPD) team is seeking a candidate with an analytical mindand exceptional design skills to be a technical leader and guide their team throughtechnical challenges while committing to the highest product quality for our roboticplatform. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy, focused, small-team environmentand be comfortable handling multiple priorities.This role is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing new business within Intuitiveand contribute meaningfully to its future growth.Essential Job DutiesThis role works closely with clinical, electrical, industrial design, supplier engineering,quality and manufacturing teams to ensure designs of medical capital equipment meetclinical and user needs and perform reliably and effectively in the field. In this position, youwill play a critical leadership role within the NPD team. You will be accountable for theperformance, direction, and development of a team ofmechanical engineers working on complex, high-impactproduct development programs. This role requires the ability toset clear technical direction, ensure engineering excellencethrough oversight and review, and build a team culture of accountability, innovation, andcontinuous improvement. The duties below represent the core responsibilities of thisPosition Design Best PracticesUnderstand and exemplify Intuitive’s culture of first principles thinking andthat patients come first, always.Establish and enforce design standards, drawing conventions, andengineering review processes within the team. Guide them through FEA,tolerance analysis, and implementing design-for-manufacturing (DFM)methodologies.Review and approve engineering documentation including specifications,BOMs, test plans, and validation reports. Performance managementCoach, evaluate and give feedback to the team members throughout theyear and through annual Performance Review.Work with team members to create long-term development plans.Manage the team’s assignments, priorities and budget annually.Provide guidance through complex situations or conflicting goals. Project managementOversee and approve mechanical design activities across all phases ofNPD, from concept through production release and stabilization, ensuringdesigns meet the highest level of performance, safety, andmanufacturability requirements.Lead or facilitate design reviews and ensure corrective actions aretracked and resolved. Risk managementEnsure team compliance with applicable regulatory and industrystandards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, FDA if applicable).Identify and proactively mitigate technical riskswithin the mechanical design domainthroughout the product development lifecycle.QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience ExperienceExcellent technical judgment in the presence of competing priorities andincomplete data to drive schedule decisions; proven ability to make difficulttrade-offs.Ability to lead, collaborate, and motivate across functional boundaries withmulti-disciplinary teams like clinical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, etc.Experience in designing with a focus on robotics and/or medical products.Hands-on technical leadership of a team of mechanical engineerresponsible for product development in a relevant domain.Experience defining ambiguous requirements with user-facing teams. SkillsStrong analytical skills as proven by a track record for analyzing and fixingcomplex problems in products and processes.Passion for solving tough technical problems and creating elegant andreliable products.Determination to execute the vital thing, efficiently and well; attention to theright details.Self-driven desire to excel in a high-energy, small, focused teamenvironment, to maintain a strong sense of shared responsibility andshared reward, making work interesting, meaningful, and enjoyable.Expertise in communicating effectively and accurately (written and oral)across all levels and functions, including interacting with suppliers, andpresenting to a technical audience.Required Education And Training Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent workexperience, 4+ years’ experience (or Bachelor’s with 6+ years’ experience)Working Conditions Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.Preferred Skills And Experience Training or commensurate experience in Root CauseAnalysis. Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, Military, FAA or equivalent).Comfortable with execution of design verification/validation test protocols,assessing risk (FMEA), providing inputs to regulatory agency approval includingUL, CE and FDA is a plus. Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders.Additional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.Mandatory NoticesU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending onbusiness need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and theCandidate’s Qualifications, Consistent With Applicable Law.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.Base Salary Range Region 1:$176,300 - $253,700Base Salary Range Region 2: $149,900 - $215,600Shift: DayWorkplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.