Product Development Manager - Monterrey

Laerdal Medical Benefits Include

Generous PTO & Holidays

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA & FSA Account Options, with employer HSA contribution

401k with Employer Match & Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Pet Insurance The Product Development Manager – Monterrey is responsible for establishing and leading the Product Development function at the Monterrey manufacturing facility. This role serves as the critical cross-functional link between Product Development (locally & globally) and Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain locally in Monterrey to ensure products are designed, industrialized, and sustained with best practice product engineering, manufacturability, quality, cost, and customer needs in mind.

The Product Development

Manager will build and develop local product engineering capabilities. The role is responsible for developing a high-performing team that provides product development support throughout the product lifecycle, from new product development, continuous product improvement and product sunsetting. The role is responsible for product development facility needs, makerspace, prototype workshop, and testing area.

The role is responsible for tools and equipment needed as part of product development. The role will also function as the local Material Specialist advising on material issues and leading material development for cost, quality and sustainability improvements. This position combines technical leadership, people leadership, and cross-functional influence to strengthen Monterrey's contribution to global product development efforts.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Product Development Leadership

Lead the development of a Monterrey-based Product Development organization.

Establish local engineering capabilities that complement integral Product Development teams.

Ensure product designs incorporate manufacturing, quality, and supply chain requirements early in the development process.

Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Quality (DFQ) practices.

Materials & Process Innovation

Develop and maintain expertise in materials, manufacturing processes, and production technologies.

Lead material qualification, testing, validation, and implementation activities.

Drive identification and evaluation of alternative materials to improve quality, performance, sustainability, supply continuity, and cost.

Support material-related root cause investigations and product improvement initiatives.

Manufacturing Integration

Provide engineering leadership during product transfers, scale-ups, and industrialization projects.

Ensure strong collaboration between Product Development and Manufacturing teams.

Support production teams in resolving complex product and process issues.

Improve feedback loops between production and development organizations.

Team Development

Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain engineering talent.

Build local competencies in: CAD and design tools

Design controls

Materials engineering

Product testing and verification

DFM/DFA principles





Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Product Lifecycle Ownership

Support sustaining engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Lead engineering investigations related to field issues, quality concerns, and product improvements.

Ensure design changes are properly documented, validated, and implemented.

Support product obsolescence planning and component lifecycle management.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the primary Monterrey Product Development representative across multiple functions.

Influence decisions through technical expertise and business judgment.

Drive alignment between Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations.

Escalate and resolve technical issues in a timely manner. RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development

Lead local product development and sustaining engineering activities.

Coordinate design activities with global development teams.

Participate in design reviews and change control processes.

Ensure engineering work complies with applicable design controls and procedures.

Support concept evaluation, prototyping, testing, and verification activities.

Materials Engineering

Lead material selection and qualification efforts.

Develop laboratory and testing capabilities as needed.

Evaluate new polymers, elastomers, foams, adhesives, silicones, coatings, and manufacturing materials.

Support supplier qualification and material performance assessments.

Manufacturing Support

Provide technical leadership for manufacturing-related engineering challenges.

Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Participate in production improvement initiatives.

Drive manufacturability improvements through design changes and process optimization.

Team Leadership

Establish team goals, priorities, and development plans.

Conduct performance reviews and coaching discussions.

Build competency roadmaps for team members.

Foster collaboration with engineering teams across global sites.

Project Leadership

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

Manage engineering resources and priorities.

Ensure timely execution of engineering deliverables.

Track risks, actions, and project dependencies.

Technical Competencies

Product Development

Strong understanding of product development processes.

Experience with Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA).

Familiarity with product lifecycle management principles.

Good root‑cause analysis and structured problem‑solving skills.

Experience with multidisciplinary hardware product development Materials Engineering

Strong understanding of polymers, elastomers, silicones, foams, and related manufacturing materials.

Experience with material qualification and validation.





Knowledge of material compatibility, durability testing, and failure analysis.

Experience working with suppliers and external laboratories.

Manufacturing

Processes

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as: Injection molding

Silicone molding

Rotomolding

Assembly processes

Overmolding

Secondary operations

Ability to assess process capability and manufacturing risk.

Engineering

Tools

Experience with 3D CAD systems.

Familiarity with engineering documentation and change management systems.

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and test reports.

Leadership

Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Understands how product decisions affect manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business outcomes.

Balances short-term operational needs with long-term capability building. Collaboration

Build strong working relationships across functions and locations.

Facilitates technical decision-making among diverse stakeholders.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative mindset; ability to work cross‑functionally Clear technical communication, both verbal and written

Strong teamwork, accountability, and professional integrity.

Leadership

Coaches and develops others.

Builds team engagement and accountability.

Creates opportunities for professional growth.

Decision

Making

Makes sound decisions using technical data, business considerations, and risk assessment.

Escalates appropriately when needed.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.

Change Leadership

Leads organizational and technical change effectively.

Drives adoption of new processes, materials, and technologies.

Maintains focus during periods of ambiguity and transformation.

Continuous improvement mindset with attention to quality and detail.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronic, or Materials Engineering.

Master's degree preferred.

7+ years of experience in product development.

Experience working in medical devices, healthcare products, industrial products, or regulated industries preferred.

Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams.

Experience working directly with manufacturing operations.

Fluent in Spanish and proficient in English.

Please note that this range does not include any other compensation or benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, but not limited to; the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, location, level of education attained, and/or professional certifications, years of relevant experience, special skills, etc.

Laerdal Medical

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📌 Product Development Manager - Monterrey (México)
🏢 Laerdal Medical As
📍 México