Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering

transmedics; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMedics is seeking a Sr. Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead Advanced Operations, Sustaining Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering. The role drives transformation across processes, systems, and infrastructure while staying close to the floor to unblock launches and improve quality.

The leader will build a high-performing team, attract top engineering talent, and partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to scale operations as the company grows in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years engineering leadership experience in medical devices or regulated manufacturing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) required.
• MBA preferred or beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering organization including Advanced Operations, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing (Process) Engineering, and Technical Field Service.
• Drive step-change transformation of practices, systems, and infrastructure to enable company growth.
• Ensure world-class product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Oversee design for excellence (DfX/DFM) and component simplification.
• Develop and scale a high-performing engineering team and culture of excellence.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Strategic transformation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent)

Tools

MES

ERP

Digital tools

Job description

TransMedics is transforming organ transplant therapy with the Organ Care System (OCS)-the first portable warm-perfusion platform that keeps donor organs functioning outside the body. It's technology built to give more patients a chance at a transplant, and more transplant teams the confidence to say yes to an organ they'd otherwise have to turn away.

The Sr. Director of Manufacturing Engineering is a pivotal leadership role within TransMedics Supply Chain organization, leading Advanced Operations (New Product & Technology Introduction), Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing (Process) Engineering, and Technical Field Service. Building on TransMedics strong foundation of engineering excellence, this leader will drive the step-change required to enable the company's next phase of growth-ensuring our engineering practices, systems, and infrastructure deliver world-class results, from product quality and reliability to manufacturing performance, efficiency, and scalability.

This is a build role, not a maintain role. TransMedics growth trajectory demands a leader who can set multi-year transformation strategy and organizational design-while staying close enough to the floor to walk a line, dig into a process deviation, or unblock a launch when it matters. We're looking for someone equally comfortable owning a transformation roadmap and rolling up their sleeves alongside the team. This leader will also play a key role in building the team's reputation as a strong destination for engineering talent-attracting good people and giving them room to grow into bigger roles as the company scales.

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