Engineering Manager

Requisition ID: 897353

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Essilor Instruments provides seamless access to state-of-the-art products, with a focus on customer satisfaction by setting new standards of excellence in the industry. Our solutions highlight eye care professionals' expertise and meet their business needs, by providing innovative solutions and technologies, ensuring patients' quality care. Through this continuous innovation, we own a leading position in major categories such as finishing equipment, eye health assessment, eye refraction and fitting measurements.

Essilor Instruments is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

About Cellview Imaging

Cellview Imaging is a Toronto-based medical device start-up focused on transforming eye care through advanced, accessible imaging solutions. Its ultra-widefield retinal imaging technology enables clinicians to capture high-definition images of the retina, including peripheral areas, supporting earlier disease detection and improved outcomes. Now part of EssilorLuxottica, Cellview benefits from global resources and expertise, accelerating innovation and expanding access to its diagnostic technologies worldwide.

Position: Engineering Manager

Cellview Imaging is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the development of novel retinal imaging solutions. This role involves translating early-stage concepts into manufacturable designs, guiding a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards. The Engineering Manager will report to Cellview’s Head of R&D and collaborate with EssilorLuxottica’s Director of Innovation and global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead the transition of early-stage concepts into reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions to product development.
• Guide design decisions, align team efforts, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct design reviews and document rationale and implementation choices.
• Plan and execute development activities, manage resources, timelines, and risks.
• Oversee risk management (hazard analysis, FMEA, technology readiness).
• Maintain design control documentation and ensure compliance with ISO 13485.
• Implement reporting frameworks (KPIs, backlog, forecasting).
• Assess reliability and performance of design solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and align development processes with EssilorLuxottica best practices.
• Collaborate with operations to transfer design outputs to manufacturing.
• Liaise with EssilorLuxottica MedTech on strategic alignment, resource management, and IP.
  
  

Team Development & Culture

• Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (optical, electronic, mechanical, firmware).
• Foster a culture of accountability, lean thinking, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and lead efficiency initiatives.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physics or Engineering.
• 10+ years in complex instrumentation design, especially optical/optoelectronic systems.
• Proven experience in full-cycle product development.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, and Health Canada standards.
• Leadership experience in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
  

Additional Assets

• Experience in agile or hybrid development environments.
• Background in scaling development processes in start-ups.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic imaging and competitive landscape.
  
  

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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