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Firmware Engineering Manager

Post Date

Jan 20, 2026

Location

Blue Ash,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

45242
US
Apr 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

CIN-b0a48e75-2b79-4a06-9e7e-647b929564b5

Pay Rate

$120k - $200k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Firmware Engineering Manager for one of our Medical Device clients for a direct hire opportunity. This person can be located in Cincinnati, Ohio and would be expected to be onsite 4x/week.

The Functional Engineering Manager will lead functional areas (Electrical, Firmware and Software) in Product Engineering to deliver new products on time, on budget, and within quality targets. The Functional Engineering Manager will be responsible for adherence to NPD process, regulatory requirements of new products, and teammate development within the functional area. A successful manager in this role will lead an engineering team engaged in multiple project initiatives. The Functional Engineering Manager is also responsible for the technical development of teammates. This role will make resource allocation decisions along with other engineering managers and product management as to how best develop and resource projects in the portfolio.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Develops the technical skill level of the teammates within engineering function.
• Provides in the moment, honest feedback to assist in teammate development.
• Has accountability for the technical and design management of assigned current and new products. This is accomplished by effectively applying appropriate engineering, scientific, and design technologies and management techniques.
• Partners with engineering managers and other organizational functions to meet departmental and organizational goals.
• Through appropriate engagement and education, maintains up-to-date knowledge in all areas of responsibility.
• Develops standards and processes to improve functional performance and effectiveness of team
• Ultimately responsible for the delivery of engineering capability to satisfy product design demands of the organization.
• Leads and directs team members in managing electrical, firmware and software projects and activities.
• Supports/contributes writing product requirement, Risk, and other key project deliverables and documents.
• Develops procedures and processes to insure the efficiency and effectiveness of product development and testing and compliance with FDA regulations.
• Assures product quality by designing proper testing methods.
• Evaluates problems and recommends solutions.
• Writes engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria.
• Provides cost and time estimates for projects.
• Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Maintains product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Identifies opportunities and leads projects.
• Leads and coordinates work with customers, suppliers, or outside contractors.
• Organizes and prioritizes work for across multiple areas.
• Mentors members of the engineering group in the functional areas of expertise.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years management/supervision/mentorship experience
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Oracle preferred
• Experience working within Agile or Waterfall
• Experience working with new product development
• Experience working within a regulatory background

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.