Manufacturing Lead - Medical Device - Wilmington, MA

The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for supporting hands‑on medical device production, ensuring high-volume sterile disposables and finished assemblies meet quality, performance, and regulatory expectations. This role contributes technical expertise to product launch, process development, and day‑to‑day manufacturing operations for a novel interventional therapy technology.

Client Details

My client operates within the medical device field, developing products that support advanced therapeutic applications. It combines engineering, clinical insight, and high-quality manufacturing to bring new innovations to patient care.

Description

In this role you will report directly to the Engineering Director and be responsible for:

• Supporting hands‑on production of sterile medical device disposables and precision assemblies
• Training and overseeing assemblers to ensure adherence to approved work instructions and quality standards
• Modifying and maintaining manufacturing and hand‑assembly procedures
• Handling production equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• Providing support for testing, inspection, measurement, and gauge/tool validation
• Ensuring compliance with cleanliness, labeling accuracy, calibration requirements, and production controls
• Operating fully on-site within the production environment to support day‑to‑day manufacturing needs
• Contributing technical and practical support to a rapidly scaling operation

Profile

The successful candidate will have

• 5+ years of experience in high‑volume sterile medical device manufacturing
• A BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience supporting the manufacturability and qualification of disposable or reusable surgical instruments
• Experience generating manufacturing documentation for design, risk, verification/validation, and production
• Experience overseeing assemblers, training production personnel, and enforcing quality standards
• Proficiency with process equipment qualifications such as IQ/OQ/PQ
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.

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