Mechanical Design Engineer Program Manager

Audien Hearing is on a mission to make hearing affordable and accessible for everyone. They are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer Program Manager to lead complex mechanical engineering projects, bridging the gap between design and operations to drive product development from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the end-to-end development of mechanical hardware components and subsystems, leading cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Reliability)
• Create, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Proactively identify risks, mitigate bottlenecks, and implement recovery plans to prevent project slippage
• Work closely with stakeholders to define, design, review, and evaluate product specifications. Provide technical expertise to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing (DFM), assembly (DFA), and reliability
• Act as the single point of contact for project status, communicating technical and schedule risks to leadership
• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and configuration management to ensure smooth transitions across design iterations and build phases. Maintain all design control documentation
• Coordinate prototype builds and pilot/production ramp-up, ensuring validation and testing requirements are met

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design engineering, with at least 3+ years in a program/project management role within a hardware manufacturing environment (e.g., automotive, consumer electronics, or medical devices)
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and CAD software, such as SolidWorks
• Proven experience driving products from prototype to mass production. Experience with manufacturing techniques like injection molding, casting, CNC machining, or sheet metal
• Understanding of injection molding tooling and product design tooling constraints
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, change control, and supplier management
• Proficient in MS Project or similar project tracking software
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Medical Device or Hearing Aid experience
• Mechanical CAD surface modeling design experience