Sr. Manager Hardware, Urology Endoscopes

Senior Manager, Urology Scopes

Verathon® is looking for a Senior Manager, Urology Scopes to become the newest member of our Urology R&D Team located in Bothell, WA. This role is expected to work primarily on-site at our Bothell facility, collaborating with a global team spanning Canada and Europe. This leader will build and guide a world-class engineering team developing next generation endoscopic devices, offering the opportunity to shape cutting-edge medical technology within Verathon's established new product development framework.

The Senior Manager is responsible for building, developing, and leading a high-performing team of engineers focused on the creation of next generation endoscopes. This includes leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and improve product quality, providing expert technical direction across electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, and driving programs from concept through commercialization. The Senior Manager serves as both a technical authority and a people leader; setting priorities, removing obstacles, and enabling their team to reach its full potential within Verathon's Quality Management System and NPD process.

Responsibilities

• Build a team of engineers capable of designing and iterating on new endoscopic devices
• Lead a team of world class engineers and technicians
• Use AI tools to increase development speed and product quality
• Develop the next generation of medical products, applications, and accessories
• Provide expert technical direction and functional leadership of electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering
• Actively engage in solving complex problems that affect product or project development execution
• Manage the engineering team's resources and budget planning, professional development plan and more
• Enable the staff to operate efficiently and reach their full potential including setting priorities and removing obstacles
• Contribute to the development of the product roadmap
• Assess skillset needed for projects and allocate resources accordingly
• Advise management on best practices to improve design quality and development efficiency
• Stay current on emerging technologies to advance medical device designs using appropriate materials and methods
• Provide mentoring and coaching to team leads and staff
• Deliver frequent updates on projects, operational decisions, and schedules to key stakeholders
• Lead technical briefings and discussions for internal and external representatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical); Master's or MBA is preferred
• 8+ years of product development experience; 5+ years' experience as an engineering manager
• Advanced technical knowledge and experience in key functional areas
• Proven ability to solve complex cross-functional problems within project and program teams
• Capable of leading and developing a group of highly qualified engineering professionals
• Experience in developing product/processes using knowledge of customer needs, technology, and business acumen
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in medical device or other highly regulated industry is preferred

Salary range - $170,000.00 - $235,000.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon's annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan. For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at

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Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to click "Apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Even if you are not a match for this role, we may have another opportunity that may be a great fit. Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.