Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization — oversee Advanced Operations, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing (Process) Engineering, Technical Field Service, and related functions.
• Drive step-change transformation — advance engineering practices, systems, and infrastructure to enable the next phase of TransMedics growth.
• Ensure world-class quality & performance — deliver excellence in product quality, manufacturing process performance, efficiency, and scalability.
• Advance manufacturing innovation — implement transformational processes using best-in-class development, advanced technologies, automation, and robotic-assisted manufacturing.
• Embed Design for Excellence (DfX) — make DfX, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), a core enabler of product quality, cost efficiency, and scalability, with a strong focus on simplification and part-count reduction.
• Develop and inspire talent — build and scale a high-performing engineering team while fostering growth, development, and a culture of excellence.
• Stay hands-on — be willing to get into the details on the floor—a process deviation, a line issue, a launch at risk—when the team needs it.
• Position TransMedics as a talent destination — help establish the company as a premier destination for top engineering talent in the U.S.
• Collaborate cross-functionally — partner with peers across R&D, Quality, and the broader Supply Chain organization to support TransMedics mission and strategic goals.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Engineering Transformation — deliver step-change improvements in practices, systems, and infrastructure.
• Product Quality & Reliability — ensure world-class outcomes across current and future products, including our hardware fleet.
• Manufacturing Innovation & Scalability — leverage automation, robotics, and advanced processes to scale efficiently.
• Design for Excellence (DfX/DFM) — embed design principles that drive quality, cost efficiency, and simplification (e.g., part-count reduction).
• Talent & Leadership Development — attract, grow, and retain top engineering talent while building a culture of excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — partner with the broader enterprise to enable TransMedics mission.

Management Responsibilities

Manages a team of direct reports across the verticals referenced above, including performance reviews and professional development planning. Oversight of design contractors, co-ops, and interns as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent).
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in medical devices or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organizations through complex growth and transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in the strategic focus areas above.
• Expertise in regulatory frameworks and compliance systems.
• Experience leveraging technology platforms (MES, ERP, and digital tools) to enhance manufacturing and engineering outcomes.
• Strong financial acumen, project planning, and capital management capabilities.

Work Environment

Office and manufacturing floor environment. As part of our long-term growth plans, TransMedics is excited to announce our plan to relocate our headquarters (HQ) to Somerville, MA by 2028.