Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Director Manufacturing Engineering

LOCATION: On-site in Geneva, Illinois

COMP RANGE: $135,000-140,000 / year

Bravida Medical is hiring a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a engineering team in the validation, production, and continuous improvement of medical devices.

This position will ensure that all products meet regulatory standards, adhere to the highest quality controls, and align with the needs of both the business and customers. This position requires an expert in medical device manufacturing, with a strong track record of problem solving, project management, and leadership.

This role reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and is a member of the Bravida Medical management team.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Director your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop cross‑functional engineering teams to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and end‑to‑end manufacturing of medical devices from concept through production.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 cGMP, ISO 13485, and related regulatory requirements across the manufacturing lifecycle, partnering closely with Quality and Regulatory.
• Own manufacturing development and validation activities, including design controls, risk management, testing, and process validation.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, automation, and design‑for‑manufacturability initiatives to improve quality, scalability, cost, and efficiency.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while providing clear communication to senior leadership, leading post‑launch performance monitoring, and mentoring engineering talent.

The Manufacturing Engineering Director position may be right for you if you:

• You thrive in leadership roles, guiding cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver innovative, continuously improving medical device manufacturing solutions from concept through production.
• You bring deep regulatory and validation experience, confidently ensuring compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and overseeing risk management, design controls, and testing.
• You are energized by engineering improvement, driving lean manufacturing, automation, and design‑for‑manufacturability to improve scalability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• You excel at project leadership, balancing engineering rigor with business needs while delivering projects on time, on budget, and with clear communication to senior stakeholders.
• You take ownership beyond launch, leading post‑production performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and ongoing design and process enhancements.
• You are passionate about people and collaboration, mentoring engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation, and partnering closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment.
• Have proven successful experience in capital expenditures and automation investment projects.

. Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability (DFM), and cost reduction strategies in the medical device industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing of medical devices and a strong understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 cGMP, ISO 13485, and other applicable standards.
• Experience with machine efficiency, down time, preventative maintenance, calibrations, validation, QMS (Quality Management Systems) and regulatory adherence.
• Energized and comfortable to work in 10% administration, 30% leadership, and 60% hands-on in the plant environment.
• Additional travel of 25% for training, vendor management or leadership meetings is also required.

Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• Technical, hands-on manufacturing experience expertise, validations, design control/transfer.
• Regulated medical industry experience and sustaining engineering
• Experience with plating (not electroplating)
• Experience with medical textile, R&D, design control, and quality engineering.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments.

There is potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 10% This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance.

You can find more on our Careers Website – Employee Benefit Transparency

At Bravida Medical, we are redefining what’s possible in wound care and infection prevention, with a portfolio of transformative products and technologies that are clinically proven to deliver uncompromising freedom and protection.

Our values are the essential principles that drive and motivate us, setting the stage for how we treat our clients and each other. Our four core values are Act with Compassion and Integrity, Own Your Impact, Feel the Urgency, and Be a Champion.

Bravida Medical is a purpose-driven company, privately held and (PE) Private Equity backed by Mountaingate Capital. Headquartered in Geneva, IL with both US (FL & TN) and Saudi Arabia locations.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bravida Medical believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Bravida Medical does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

All different, committed to caring. As a healthcare company we value the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. Our organization brings together people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds – all with different skills, experiences and viewpoints to provide compassionate care for our customers. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. It is not limited to gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic protected under law. We promote an inclusive work environment, guided by mutual respect, compassion and the spirit of trust and cooperation, to be a solution-oriented company with a commitment to caring. The diversity of our employees mirrors the diversity of our customers, suppliers and investors. It enables us to deliver innovative products and compassionate service. We believe that everyone at Bravida Medical can contribute to our joint success. Being all different, together we are stronger.