Cambridge Recruiters is hiring: Director of Manufacturing Engineering in Westwoo

Director of Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering

Location: Westwood, MA

Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Reports to: COO

Compensation: $200K–$240K base + Annual Bonus + Equity

About the Company

Join a fast-growing, commercial-stage medical device start-up revolutionizing gastrointestinal treatment through minimally invasive, Class III implantable technology. The flagship scope/catheter-deployed GI implant recently received U.S. FDA approval, marking the beginning of an exciting commercial expansion phase.

With a tight-knit team of 30 and $34MM in fresh Series B funding, backed by two major strategic OEM investors, this is a rare opportunity to help scale a cutting-edge therapy from early commercial launch into global growth.

The Opportunity

As Director of Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering, you’ll be the operational cornerstone guiding the company from FDA approval to commercial scale. You’ll oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and sustaining R&D functions — building the systems and team that will define the company’s next chapter.

This expansion role is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a lasting impact in the medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operations Leadership

• Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations to ensure seamless product delivery.
• Drive process optimization for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner closely with R&D, production, and commercial teams to ensure smooth product transitions and continuous improvement.

Sustaining R&D

• Lead sustaining engineering efforts to support post-market product enhancements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards across manufacturing processes.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a growing engineering team (currently 4 direct reports).
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Budgeting & Strategic Resource Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Allocate resources and investments based on ROI, scalability, and long-term strategy.

What You Bring

• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field).
• 15+ years of medical device manufacturing experience — ideally in catheter-based or implantable systems (vascular, endoscopic, or similar minimally invasive platforms).
• 5+ years of leadership and people management experience.
• Deep understanding of design for manufacturability, process validation, and supply chain strategy for regulated devices.
• Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator who can navigate between R&D and operations seamlessly.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a mission-driven company delivering breakthrough technology to patients.
• Shape the manufacturing strategy from the ground up as the company scales.
• Competitive compensation with bonus and equity participation.
• Work alongside experienced innovators and strategic investors.

Local Candidates strongly preferred

NO US Visa Transfers or Sponsorships

Recruiting Contact:

Jim Smith – Cambridge Recruiters