Engineering Manager

Job Description

Engineering Manager

X4 Life Sciences are proud to be partnered with a progressive medical device company based in Houston. They are looking to bring on board a talented and driven Engineering Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company at the forefront of medical technology innovation, with a robust product pipeline and strong investment in R&D.

As Engineering Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 7 engineers, including electrical, mechanical, validation, and manufacturing engineers. This position suits a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and enjoys driving both strategic initiatives and day-to-day engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team (~7 engineers) supporting the design, development, validation, and manufacturing transfer of Class II medical devices
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across electrical, validation, manufacturing, and R&D engineering disciplines
• Oversee engineering activities throughout the full product lifecycle—concept, design, verification / validation, and commercialization
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards including FDA, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR Part 820
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to support high-quality and timely product delivery
• Contribute to strategic decisions on design controls, risk management, and continuous improvement
• Lead design reviews, V&V planning, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving for development and production issues.

Key Requirements

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape engineering strategy and drive the development of life-changing technologies. The company values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth—offering a chance to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.

📩 Interested?

Reach out to : o.archer@x4lifesciences.com

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