Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Excellence

Itamar

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

ZOLL Itamar is an innovative medical device technology company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of Home Sleep Apnea Tests to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory sleep disorders. Our core product is the WatchPAT®️ family, a revolutionary FDA-cleared portable home sleep apnea test device, that is based on proprietary signal and analysis. 80% of patients who have sleep apnea are undiagnosed. We are committed to reach those undiagnosed patients and provide testing to promote wellness and enhance overall quality of life. WatchPAT®️ is commercially available within major markets including the U.S., Japan, and Europe, and is the leading home sleep apnea test in the US. ZOLL Itamar's corporate headquarters, research and development and manufacturing are located in Israel with U.S. headquarters based in Atlanta, GA.

Job Type

On Site

Job Summary

The job will include overall manufacturing engineering responsibility for the entire products being manufactured in the production through their life cycle to ensure smooth production and proper documentation, and will include promoting and leading of process improvements projects in Operations.

Essential Functions

Provide strategic leadership and direction for all manufacturing engineering activities across the organization, ensuring product manufacturability, scalability, and throughout the product life cycle.
Oversee and govern the New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring seamless transition from R&D to full-scale production and long-term product stabilization.
Lead production engineering change (ECO) strategy, ensuring full cross-functional alignment and execution, including production readiness, documentation, and team training.
Oversee the design, standardization, and capacity-based planning of production test tools and jigs, both in-house and at subcontractor sites.
Responsible for the design and construction of production fixtures and tools to enhance manufacturing precision and efficiency
Drive continuous improvement in the Operations and lead projects to the finish line, while implementing different project management and LEAN manufacturing techniques.
Identify and implement innovative manufacturing technologies.
Establish and oversee validation strategies for new production processes, materials, and tools to ensure efficiency, repeatability, and compliance.
Lead cross-functional efforts in failure analysis, root cause investigations, and yield improvements, ensuring robust corrective.
Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors, guiding technical support, sourcing decisions, and second-source qualifications.
Ensure governance and standardization of production documentation, including work instructions, technical specifications.
Support compliance with global regulatory and environmental standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals) through supplier coordination and documentation management.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, cultivating a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Define departmental KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to align engineering goals with business objectives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and cross-departmental alignment.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and industry standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by executive management
Comply with all policies and standards.
Any other job responsibilities as assigned by management and subject to modification

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in Elec/Mech engineering or similar relevant field with MS or MBA preferred required
Over 10 years of experience in production engineering roles with multi-disciplinary products, including engineering leadership and management responsibilities.
Experience with medical device production environment and medical device quality and regulatory requirements
Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations project management, with a focus on engineering change management and OpEx. Proven track record of successfully managing complex operations projects.
Proven expertise in the design and manufacturing of production jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Strong knowledge in planning and designing manufacturing facilities, including software and hardware integration and comprehensive production line setup to ensure seamless manufacturing readiness.
Experience with high-volume production processes and relevant low-cost manufacturing technologies
Experience with NPI and production ECOs processes and implementation
Hands-on PLM systems.
Hands-on expertise in developing and implementing programs for yield improvements and cost reductions
Experience with safety standards and components regulations directives
Advanced certification in Lean Six Sigma and experience with lean concepts and tools implementation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional attention to detail, ability to multitask and work under pressure with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional work ethic, team player, with strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized, motivated, and independent person
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified – an advantage

Preferred Languages

Hebrew - Expert
English - Expert

Travel Requirements

5% This position includes 5% travel outside of the normal office area

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Occasionally
Lifting - Constantly
Carrying - Constantly
Pushing - Constantly
Pulling - Constantly
Talking - Occasionally
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Occasionally
Extreme heat - Occasionally
Humidity - Occasionally
Wet - Occasionally
Noise - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.