Director of Mechanical Engineering (Alameda)

Director, Mechanical Engineering – Consumer Health HardwareSummaryA fast-growing consumer health technology company is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineering leader to oversee development of complex electromechanical products, including a flagship commercial platform and a pipeline of next-generation hardware. This role will lead product development from concept through high-volume production and partner closely with executive leadership to shape the hardware roadmap. Based onsite in San Francisco (5 days/week).ResponsibilitiesLead mechanical engineering across the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through productionManage teams spanning mechanical engineering, soft goods, prototyping, and test engineeringDrive cross-functional architectural decisions across thermals, fluids, mechanisms, sensing, and system integrationPartner with executive leadership to define and execute the hardware product roadmapCollaborate closely with electrical engineering, software, sensing, clinical, operations, marketing, and finance teamsEnsure products meet high standards for performance, usability, and reliabilitySupport supplier engagement and manufacturing execution with travel to Asia as neededBuild, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organizationImplement strong development processes including design reviews and phase-gate structuresRequirements10+ years developing complex electromechanical hardware (consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or related)2+ years managing mechanical or product design engineering teamsProven track record launching products under aggressive timelines with lean teamsStrong expertise in injection molding, mechanism design, and electronics/sensor integrationExperience with thermal systems, fluid systems, actuators, and soft goods preferredExperience scaling products to high-volume manufacturing in AsiaDeep knowledge of DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&TBSME or equivalent requiredWillingness to travel internationally as needed