Product Engineering Manager

As a member of the Sunstar Group, Sunstar Americas, Inc., a global organization dedicated to improving overall health through oral health worldwide, holds a prominent position in the oral care industry. Formerly known as the John O. Butler Company, we are renowned for our exceptional production and distribution, and high-quality oral care products. With our headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and branches in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as distribution partners in Central and South America, we have established ourselves as an industry leader.

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Product Engineering will lead our engineering team in developing and optimizing oral care medical devices and drug products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device engineering, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to navigate both in-house and contract manufacturing environments. This role will involve overseeing a team of 3-5 engineers, driving product development projects from concept through production, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance on technical challenges and career development.
• Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and qualification of Class 1 and 2 medical devices and OTC drug products, ensuring they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with new product development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and marketing to align product strategies and timelines. Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners
• Project Management: Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Develop project plans, track progress, and report on status to senior management.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Collaborate with contract manufacturers in China and other regions to ensure the successful production of devices. Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance, and lead efforts to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products are designed and manufactured in compliance with FDA regulations and industry standards. Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in product development and manufacturing. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field); Master’s degree preferred.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product engineering or development, preferably in the medical device or oral care industry.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and leading the engineering aspects of product development projects.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations and ISO standards related to medical devices.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.