Global Director of Engineering & Digital Manufacturing

Kelly; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering in Plano, TX to define and execute the global engineering strategy for medical device manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and elevate operations across sites from concept to commercialization.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering leadership, 8+ years in multi-site management, and strong regulatory experience. Expect travel, strategic investments, and collaboration with executive leadership to accelerate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in advanced manufacturing or engineering leadership roles.
• 8+ years of experience in senior-level engineering management with multi-site or global oversight.
• Medical device industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and executive leadership for global engineering and advanced manufacturing functions.
• Architect and implement long-term engineering roadmaps aligned with business growth and innovation strategies.
• Lead large-scale process optimization, automation, and cost-reduction initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Champion the adoption of advanced technologies, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation.
• Develop and standardize world-class manufacturing processes that drive quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure engineering excellence from concept to commercialization.
• Establish and report on key engineering performance metrics tied to product quality, time-to-market, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure engineering programs comply with FDA, ISO, and other global regulatory standards.
• Influence capital investments and infrastructure decisions to support long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Serve as a technical advisor to senior executives and contribute to strategic planning and organizational development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Automation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, MBA, or related field

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent lean manufacturing certifications

Job description

Kelly is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering in Plano, TX to define and execute the global engineering strategy for medical device manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and elevate operations across sites from concept to commercialization.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering leadership, 8+ years in multi-site management, and strong regulatory experience. Expect travel, strategic investments, and collaboration with executive leadership to accelerate