Director of Mechanical Engineering

Director, Mechanical Engineering – Consumer Health HardwareSummary A 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 inSan Francisco (5 days/week) .Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering across the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through production Manage teams spanning mechanical engineering, soft goods, prototyping, and test engineering Drive cross-functional architectural decisions across thermals, fluids, mechanisms, sensing, and system integration Partner with executive leadership to define and execute the hardware product roadmap Collaborate closely with electrical engineering, software, sensing, clinical, operations, marketing, and finance teams Ensure products meet high standards for performance, usability, and reliability Support supplier engagement and manufacturing execution with travel to Asia as needed Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organization Implement strong development processes including design reviews and phase-gate structuresRequirements 10+ years developing complex electromechanical hardware (consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or related) 2+ years managing mechanical or product design engineering teams Proven track record launching products under aggressive timelines with lean teams Strong expertise in injection molding, mechanism design, and electronics/sensor integration Experience with thermal systems, fluid systems, actuators, and soft goods preferred Experience scaling products to high-volume manufacturing in Asia Deep knowledge of DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T BSME or equivalent required Willingness to travel internationally as needed