Sr Manager, Mechanical Engineering

GROW WITH US:  

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

 

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control  -IQ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery.

But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/

WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

On-Site: This role is on-site five days a week at our headquarters in Del Mar due to the nature of the work involved.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Sr. Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Tandem Diabetes Care oversees and manages the mechanical engineering team responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating components and assemblies for fixtures used in testing, development, and manufacturing of the Company’s medical devices. A packaging engineer will also report to this manager. This individual ensures the mechanical design team operates effectively, efficiently, and meets project timelines. Sr Managers also assess the outcomes of design and development projects to confirm alignment with technical objectives. Additionally, this role includes management of the machine shop, with the machine shop manager reporting directly to this position.

The Sr. Manager of Mechanical Engineering also:

• Leads multiple teams of engineers, designers, and machinists to design and develop mechanical components and systems, supporting the design, testing, prototyping, and manufacturing of the Company’s medical devices and packaging.
• Assesses priorities and capacity across functions to meet project timelines effectively.
• Oversees planning and execution of design, prototyping, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of mechanical systems, components, equipment, and packaging.
• Trains and mentors managers and engineers within the Engineering Services team, fostering professional growth.
• Ensures compliance with Quality System and Design Controls through thorough documentation and leadership.
• Prepares and presents reports on technical project outcomes, including actionable recommendations.
• Manages projects in a high-demand, multi-project environment, coordinating staff, subcontractors, and external services.
• Guides teams in establishing design requirements, creating detailed specifications, and executing design verification for customer acceptance.
• Supports teams in identifying and procuring the necessary tools for development and verification testing.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with R&D and Manufacturing teams to align mechanical design efforts and priorities.
• Motivates and manages staff to integrate seamlessly with product development, research, and manufacturing teams.
• Partners with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to review, troubleshoot, and repair automation and assembly fixtures, ensuring product quality, yield, and uptime.
• Coordinates with other departments, balancing company-wide priorities in decision-making.
• Oversees staff selection, development, performance appraisals, and career advancement.
• Supports the short-term planning for the department including headcount, budgeting, training, and systems requirements.
• Ensures department staff is properly trained, per designated training plan, before assuming job responsibilities.
• Develops and manages staff schedules, performance requirements, and departmental plans for headcount, budgeting, training, and resource needs.
• Ensures staff training and compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Proven ability to lead collaborative team efforts and effectively organize resources to achieve team objectives.
• Skilled at effectively communicating department or area issues and results within and across functional areas and conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or timelines. Able to gain cooperation of other