Head of Mechanics

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture - our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, have the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Mechanics who will lead our mechanical department.

Who we are:

We are here to improve lives by restoring sight worldwide by a robotic platform for vision saving surgery. Our company will improve the way ophthalmic surgery is delivered to vision impaired individuals now and for decades to come.

We are rapidly growing, funded by leading international VCs, and are looking to expand our small, motivated, multi-disciplinary and phenomenal team. Joining us is an opportunity to work towards saving vision across the globe, collaborating with others to realize a dream, and tackle an enormous challenge that will help drive your career forward.

• Our office is currently located in Yoqneam Illit and will be relocating to Caesarea, near the train station, in October 2025.
  
  

• Lead and mentor the R&D mechanical team leaders and the mechanical engineers.
• Develop and execute the strategic direction for mechanical R&D department in alignment with the company goals, R&D objectives and KPIs.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the mechanical R&D department, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical R&D projects within budget and timeline constraints.
• Manage subcontractors involved in mechanical engineering projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, electrical engineering, and product, to integrate mechanical components into overall product architecture.
• Manage resources effectively, including budget, manpower, and equipment, to support the needs of the mechanical R&D department.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety regulations throughout the R&D lifecycle.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D roles within the medical device industry.
• Previous experience as a R&D Mechanical Manager of a 10+ sized team.
• Leading, managing, and scaling multidisciplinary (mechanical and hardware a must) products & R&D teams.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and prototyping.
• Experience in advanced development methods and best practices.
• Proven experience in leading managers, developing, coach & retain talents.
• Ability to lead R&D to deliver major innovation and roadmap items.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Hands-on approach, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator: written and verbal.