Director of Engineering

Medical Device Recruiters Inc; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Device Recruiters is seeking a Director of Engineering for a leading orthopedic medical devices company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. You will lead an engineering organization of about 20 professionals, drive the new product development strategy from concept through commercialization, and partner with marketing, operations, quality, and manufacturing to align product objectives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in medical device engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in medical devices.
• 5+ years leading managers and developing leaders.
• Proven success delivering complex new product development from concept to commercialization.
• Orthopedic medical device experience preferred or strong related device background.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering org of ~20, mentoring managers and professionals.
• Develop leadership pipeline and succession plans.
• Set clear metrics and operating rhythms for execution and improvement.
• Oversee NPD pipeline from concept through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality and executives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team development

Cross-functional leadership

Medical device domain knowledge

Product development leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Orthopedic Medical Devices | New Product Development | Engineering Leadership

Medical Device Recruiters is conducting a confidential search for a Director of Engineering with an established medical device manufacturer generating more than $500 million in annual revenue.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to lead and develop a team of approximately 20 professionals while playing a key role in the company’s new product development strategy and long-term growth.

Candidates must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or be willing to relocate. Comprehensive relocation assistance and services will be provided.

The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of developing engineering talent, building effective teams, and bringing new medical device products to market. Orthopedic experience is preferred, but candidates with engineering leadership experience in other medical device sectors are encouraged to apply.

This role offers meaningful leadership responsibility and the opportunity to grow into a broader leadership position as the organization continues to evolve.

Engineering Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering organization of approximately 20 team members, including managers and technical professionals.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by developing managers, strengthening succession plans, and identifying opportunities for team members to grow.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, performance metrics, and operating rhythms that drive execution and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture focused on technical excellence, problem-solving, and delivering results.

New Product Development and Innovation

• Lead and advance the new product development pipeline, establishing a consistent cadence of successful product launches.
• Oversee engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and design through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Partner with Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align product development priorities with business objectives.
• Ensure engineering projects meet key milestones, technical requirements, quality standards, and commercialization timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, accelerate time to market, and strengthen product performance and reliability.

Cross-Functional and External Collaboration

• Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to establish product development priorities and align engineering resources with strategic initiatives.
• Engage with key opinion leaders, surgeons, and other clinical stakeholders to understand unmet needs and translate clinical insights into product innovation.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure products are developed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and can be manufactured reliably and efficiently.
• Communicate development progress, risks, resource needs, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 10 or more years of progressive engineering experience within the medical device industry.
• At least five years of experience leading managers and developing leaders within an engineering organization.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and delivering complex new product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Experience establishing and maintaining a predictable cadence of new product introductions.
• Strong understanding of medical device product development, design controls, verification and validation, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to develop talent, build leadership capability, and create high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and executive leadership.
• Experience working with surgeons, key opinion leaders, or other clinical stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Orthopedic medical device experience is preferred, but experience in other medical device markets will be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead an established engineering organization within a substantial medical device business.
• Play a key role in shaping the new product development pipeline and future product launches.
• Develop managers and build the next generation of engineering leadership.
• Work closely with commercial, clinical, manufacturing, and quality teams to bring innovative products to market.
• Pursue a meaningful opportunity for future growth into a broader leadership role.

For an engineering leader who enjoys building teams, developing talent, and translating innovation into successful products, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on both the organization and its future growth.