Director of Engineering

Join our dynamic team at Transcend Inc., a medical device company dedicated to innovation and the people we serve. We are the manufacturer of market-leading travel CPAP machines, helping those people with sleep apnea wherever they go.

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering is a pivotal role responsible for driving the development and integration of end-to-end consumer medical device systems as well as ancillary products. You will oversee the ecosystem encompassing devices, mobile applications, software algorithms and intellectual property pipelines. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design to verification, validation and product launch and sustaining activities. This hands-on role requires solid experience with medical device regulations, new product development experience, a broad technical background spanning hardware and software, and excellent project management skills. You will be leading both a small engineering team and cross-functional product development teams as well as be a key member of the Company’s senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all aspects of engineering, ensuring alignment with Company goals
• Lead engineering activities across all stages of the product lifecycle, from new product development to post-market surveillance
• Guide internal and external cross-functional across the end-to-end product life cycle
• Ensure manufacturability and lead cost down efforts with our contract manufacturers
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure all engineering goals are met
• Drive consistency to FDA and ISO design control procedures, regulations, guidelines and standards working with Quality and Regulatory
• Develop IP to protect current and future products
• Coach and mentor other members of the engineering team
• Contribute to the Company’s strategic planning, product strategy and decision-making processes as part of the senior leadership team

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years work experience (primarily in medical device or related field) including leadership experience. Some experience in a high growth, small company environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to guide an engineering team that executes challenging projects with an emphasis on speed and agility
• A demonstrated track record in electromechanical system development and commercialization, while effectively leading cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with solid technical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make sound decisions, think critically and break down complex problems
• Strong communication, presentation, and social skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels
• Strong understanding of medical device development processes, regulations and quality standards
• Ability to work in a team environment as both a player and a coach
• Experience leading innovative design and development of medical products
• Natural project manager with the ability to manage budgets, resources, and activities across the engineering team

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health of our customers.