Position Summary The Director of Engineering is a key member of the Life Sciences Operations leadership team, responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy across multiple manufacturing sites. This role ensures the delivery of scalable, high-quality engineering solutions that enable business growth, operational excellence, and product innovation. The Director leads cross-functional alignment between Engineering, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to translate business priorities into executable plans. This role drives engineering standardization, optimizes resource utilization, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation. What You'll do as a Director Engineering Enterprise Engineering Leadership - Provide strategic direction and oversight for engineering activities across multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities. - Standardize engineering processes and deliverables across engineer-to-order and design-to-order environments. Strategic Planning & Execution - Develop and execute multi-site engineering strategies, including in-sourcing, product transfers, capacity optimization, and manufacturing footprint initiatives. - Drive alignment of engineering resources to support both current product support and new product development priorities. Cross-Functional Partnership - Partner with R&D to accelerate new product introductions through effective resource planning and prioritization. - Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial teams to prioritize and execute product lifecycle and sustaining engineering initiatives. - Support Operations leadership in optimizing manufacturing processes, test methods, and production systems. Program & Portfolio Management - Lead prioritization, execution, and delivery of engineering programs, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and cost targets. - Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies, proactively communicating to leadership. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement - Champion LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance. - Drive standard work, metrics, and accountability across engineering teams. Leadership & Talent Development - Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. - Provide coaching, performance feedback, and succession planning to strengthen organizational capability. Financial Management - Own and manage the engineering operating budget (~$5-7M), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and financial targets. The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed Required: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, or related field - Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment - Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams or functions - Experience in capital equipment and/or consumable products industries (e.g., medical device, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment) - Demonstrated track record leading engineering strategy across multiple sites or complex operations - Strong program and project management capabilities, including new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfers - Experience with LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies - Experience evaluating and implementing capital equipment investments Preferred: