Director, Engineering

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and execute strategic plans to seamlessly transfer and qualify textile component designs into the Implant Network supply chain and global manufacturing operations, ensuring readiness, scalability, and sustained performance.
• Partner closely with the Textiles Center of Excellence (COE) and New Product Development teams to embed Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles early in the development lifecycle, enabling robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions across the new product portfolio.
• Define and drive both strategic and tactical initiatives aligned with the vision, priorities, and long-term objectives of the Implant Network Technical Operations and Process Engineering organizations.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical rigor, and strong customer focus.
• Attract, develop, and retain top textile engineering talent, building strong succession plans and technical depth to meet current business demands and future growth objectives.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships and external technology partnerships to support innovation, ensure product quality, and maintain continuity of supply across the global network.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and executing opportunities to enhance manufacturing capability and performance using DFM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, and talent development, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and effective execution of business and operational objectives.

What you'll need (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, with a preferred concentration or strong foundation in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering and/or Polymer Science.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing engineering teams, ideally within the medical device, advanced materials, or textile manufacturing industries.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally, as required to support business and manufacturing needs.
• On-site presence required to effectively lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and support manufacturing operations.

What else we look for (Preferred)

• Master's degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated deep subject-matter expertise in material engineering and/or textile manufacturing technologies, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with Performance Qualification (PQ), Design Verification, Validation, and Biocompatibility evaluation of materials and components for Class II and Class III medical device applications.
• Strong business acumen, with a proven track record of developing and executing both strategic and tactical technical business plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and strategic concepts and influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain strategic relationships with raw material and component suppliers, academic institutions, and external technology partners.
• Demonstrated capability to manage complex technical programs and global supply chains, effectively balancing risk, priorities, and execution in fast-paced environments with aggressive timelines.
• Experience applying Six Sigma tools to solve complex technical challenges and leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles to develop robust, sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, to support planning, execution, and communication of technical initiatives.