Head of Engineering

Senior Engineering Leader — Advanced Medical Systems (Confidential) A confidential, innovation-driven healthcare technology company is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide development of a novel regulated product platform . This role combines technical ownership, people leadership, and hands-on problem solving in a highly collaborative R&D environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering strategy, product architecture, design execution, and cross-functional integration , partnering closely with research, product, quality, and regulatory teams to move complex systems from concept through validation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Technical & Strategic Leadership Own engineering direction and execution for a multi-disciplinary product development program Define technical roadmaps , resourcing plans, and milestone-driven execution strategies Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team Drive innovation initiatives , IP generation, and long-term technical planning Represent engineering in external collaborations and strategic initiatives Oversee system architecture, subsystem design, and engineering tradeoffs across mechanical and physical components Lead design, modeling, simulation, prototyping, and validation efforts Establish engineering requirements, performance specifications, and verification strategies Ensure robust documentation, traceability, and design rigor throughout the development lifecycle Manage engineering lab operations, tooling, and infrastructure Partner cross-functionally to support human-centered, usability-informed design principles Guide test strategy development , including laboratory and experimental validation programs Lead risk management activities , hazard analysis, and structured design reviews Partner with quality and regulatory stakeholders to ensure alignment with applicable standards and regulatory frameworks Ensure product performance meets safety, reliability, and quality expectations REQUIRED BACKGROUND Advanced degree in engineering or related technical discipline 10+ years of experience in regulated product development , ideally within complex electromechanical or biomedical systems Demonstrated success leading early-stage development through scale-up or commercialization Experience operating in fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environments preferred Track record of building and leading high-impact engineering teams TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES Strong foundation in mechanical system design, materials, and manufacturing processes Experience with modeling, simulation, and analytical engineering tools Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design cycles Familiarity with regulated product development processes and quality systems Exceptional communication, leadership, prioritization, and decision-making skills Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements Passion for building technology that improves patient or user outcomes WORK ENVIRONMENT You will join a small, highly technical team working on a complex, first-of-its-kind product with meaningful real-world impact. The organization values ownership, execution speed, intellectual honesty, and cross-functional collaboration . COMPENSATION & BENEFITS A competitive compensation package is offered, including equity potential , comprehensive benefits, and flexible work policies aligned with company needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr