Senior Director, Hardware Engineering - Remote.

Welcome to Natus

Medical Incorporated

We’re the leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for a range of specialties, including Newborn Care, Neurology, Sleep, Hearing and Balance markets. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes in target markets through innovative screening, diagnostic and treatment solutions. Our products help improve the lives of people from birth to +.

The success of our company depends on our employees. This is where you come in.

The Senior Director of Hardware Engineering will be instrumental in leading and influencing hardware function in designing, developing and launching multiple new products that will accelerate growth at Natus. As a functional leader, the Sr. Director will supervise and coordinate the activities of all levels of managers and engineers. The Director provides hands-on leadership, assesses and develops talent, and ensures projects are staffed appropriately.

Here’s what you can expect:

US Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefit package that starts on your 1st day

k Match

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off plan (4 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5, annually

Location: This role may be based from a North American Natus Site or Remote in North America 

Main Responsibilities

Creates department roadmaps for functional and projects excellence, ensures that hardware technical standards for the department are maintained and that technical decisions are aligned with long-term priorities; recommends and advises hardware refreshes for the major product portfolio

Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders such as Marketing, QA/RA, Service, Manufacturing, R&D to ensure alignment on project scope, design control documentation, quality and schedule

Ensures the hardware deliverables are of high quality and that they adhere to Natus QMS design controls. Owns product hardware requirements, design and development, and design transfer to manufacturing

Directly supervises employees located globally. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Collaborates with project management office (PMO) in ensuring all projects within the functional responsibilities are fully resourced, planned and delivered on time. Provides guidance to cross-functional teams as needed

Creates key performance indicators (KPI) and process and product quality metrics to assess the success of projects; uses KPIs to make continuous process improvements

Reviews and approves hardware technical documents in architecture, design, coding inspections, etc. Participates in systems, hardware, and cross-functional technical reviews

Holds task owners accountable for delivering on time and with high quality. Identifies project risks proactively and countermeasures to mitigate the risks

Travel: 25% domestic or international travel

Qualifications

10+ years successful demonstrated experience in leading hardware function within medical device/diagnostics industry

Bachelors or Master's degree in Engineering/MBA or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and releasing multiple new medical device products globally from inception to launch; experience working with contract manufacturers in transferring product design to manufacturing

In-depth expertise in latest hardware technologies that enable speed to market of technologically superior products

Extensive experience working with and managing global teams, offshore partners, and external design expert firms

Deep knowledge and application of the following standards/concepts -- Design for Manufacturability/Reliability, FDA Quality System Regulations, Design Controls, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO , ISO , IEC , IEC-, IEC

Demonstrated strong sense of urgency and ability to manage conflicts

Superior communication, collaboration and negotiating skills. Ability to achieve buy-in and understanding across different functional areas within the company and influence the senior leadership team and the rest of the organization