Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

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

Team Leadership

Budgeting & Strategic Resource Management

What You Bring

Why Join Us :

Local Candidates strongly preferred

NO US Visa Transfers or Sponsorships

Recruiting Contact :

Jim Smith – Cambridge Recruiters

🌐 www.cambridgerecruiters.com