Senior Director, Mechanical Engineering and Surgical

Precision Neuroscience • New York, NY

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About The Position

Precision Neuroscience is seeking a Senior Director of Mechanical Engineering and Surgical hardware to lead teams developing and delivering fully implantable brain-computer interface systems. The role spans the product lifecycle, from early R&D through formal verification and validation testing and commercial deployment. The position is based in the United States; remote workers and individuals not currently based in the U.S. and legally authorized to work there will not be considered.

The Senior Director will oversee Mechanical Engineering and Surgical projects and initiatives, define development practices for the implantable-device roadmap, and partner across R&D, Product, and Clinical teams. The role also reviews technical designs and approves development plans for key implant-design initiatives, particularly those involving device integration and surgical procedures. The leader will communicate team goals, milestones, and risks to technical and non-technical audiences, and build a high-performing organization through hiring, talent development, and a strong team culture.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Class III medical implant development and commercialization, including 5+ years of experience as a director or above.
• Master’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams supporting Class III and/or Class II device development from design through regulatory approval.
• Experience planning and successfully executing Verification and Validation on a Class III implant leading to regulatory submission.
• Knowledge and application of medical device development standards and FDA guidance on medical implants and BCI devices.
• Successful track record working in fast-paced, interdisciplinary engineering teams.
• Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience collaborating with Quality and Regulatory working groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Mechanical Engineering and Surgical projects and initiatives, ensuring products are safe, effective, and secure, and delivered on time and on budget.
• Define implantable-device development practices that support high-quality and timely delivery of the device roadmap.
• Partner across the organization, particularly with R&D, Product, and Clinical teams, to achieve company objectives.
• Review technical designs and sign off on development plans for key implant-design initiatives, especially those involving device integration and the surgical procedure.
• Communicate team goals, milestones, and risks effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and grow a high-performing Mechanical Engineering organization through hiring, developing people, and creating a strong culture that retains key talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior