Michael Szabo

About Michael Szabo

Principal Mechanical Engineer with 13+ years of experience leading end-to-end medical device development from concept through commercialization in highly regulated environments. I’ve delivered multimillion-dollar products by aligning customer needs, commercial strategy, regulatory and quality requirements, and manufacturing execution—often across aggressive timelines.My background spans platform and portfolio-level product development, with deep hands-on experience in mechanical design, risk management, verification and validation, and supplier collaboration. I’ve led complex programs, guided external development partners, conducted in-OR user research nationally and internationally, and supported FDA remediation and compliance initiatives across product lines and acquisitions.I bring a combination of deep technical and analytical expertise with MBA-level business acumen, allowing me to translate technical decisions into clear business impact. I’m especially motivated by roles that sit at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and cross-functional leadership—driving innovation while building scalable, customer-focused solutions.

Experience

1. Principal Mechanical Engineer

   CONMED Corporation

   Jun 2025 — Present · Largo, FL, US

   Led development and executive presentation of a comprehensive business case for a next-generation endoscopy camera platform, influencing portfolio-level investment decisions• Defined Voice of Customer (VOC), Voice of Sales (VOS), and design inputs to establish a customer-driven next-generation product and roadmap• Serve as Portfolio Lead Engineer, driving portfolio strategy, technology integration, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, marketing, and executive leadership

Education

• Strongsville High School

  High School

  2003 — 2007

• Case Western Reserve University

  Master’s Degree

  2012 — 2016

• Case Western Reserve University

  Bachelor's Degree

  2007 — 2012

• University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

Skills

• Simulations
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Minitab
• Fabrication
• Programming
• Labview
• Solidworks
• Data Analysis
• Product Design
• Finite Element Analysis
• Ansys
• Ptc Creo
• Product Development
• Testing
• Mathematica
• Autocad
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Lathe
• Matlab
• Machining
• Inventor
• Cad
• Engineering
• Metal Fabrication
• Lean Manufacturing