Global Engineering Director

We are seeking a Global Engineering Director to join our Global Manufacturing Engineering team. This leadership role will oversee the delivery of Manufacturing Technology Innovations and drive process standardization across our Global Clear Aligner Manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate is a strategic and process-driven leader with a strong track record in innovation and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with site manufacturing leaders, technology teams, and quality functions to optimize production processes while ensuring consistent quality, safety and efficacy. This position is critical in shaping our global manufacturing processes and ensuring long-term business success.

The Global Engineering Director will direct and oversee the following global engineering activities:

• Lead global manufacturing engineering initiatives across multiple sites, collaborating with site Manufacturing Engineering leaders to enhance operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
  
• Develop and standardize global processes, tools and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency across all manufacturing facilities
  
• Prioritize manufacturing site requests based on quality and cost impact. Develop and manage a global roadmap for delivering new technologies across all manufacturing plants, including cost reduction projects while ensuring compliance with budget and scheduling requirements. Act as a key liaison between manufacturing sites and manufacturing technology teams across the globe, ensuring alignment on Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Software, 3D Printing and Design for Manufacturing strategies.
  
• Establish and maintain global quality standards, driving structural improvement plans at sites based on customer feedback, and ensuring high-quality standards at all sites globally. Define, implement, and scale global standardization programs to drive best practices in manufacturing. Develop ECO processes and chair ECO forum to drive standardization across all manufacturing plants.
  
• Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing processes across the organization.
  
• Develop action plans to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and achieve best-in-class execution performance.
  
• Lead effective deployment of new solutions and technologies in manufacturing.
  
• Demonstrate our core values of Agility, Customer, and Accountability in decision-making, planning processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
  
• Ensure compliance with global and local regulatory and quality compliance standards for medical devices.
  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required. Master�s degree is preferred.
  
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role. Medical Device experience is desired.
  
• Technology Expertise: Experience with Advanced manufacturing technologies, Automation and 3D Printing
  
• Technical Expertise: Strong Expertise in implementing and managing ECO process, Process Standards, KPIs & BOM update.
  
• Quality Focus: Strong knowledge of quality systems, Lean manufacturing and Statistical Analysis.
  
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to establish and execute long-term strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
  
• Decision-Making: Experience making high-impact decisions on administrative and operational matters.
  
• Business Acumen: Strong financial and resource management skills, including budgeting and cost control.
  
• Communication: Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
  
• Teamwork: Ability to build long-term Engineering roadmap based on Strategic objectives, latest Technology Developments and MFG plant needs.
  

This role requires periodic travel to support cross-site collaboration, project implementation, and on-the-ground engagement with regional teams.*

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of GMP/QSR, ISO 13485, and other applicable quality system regulations.
  
• Digital Manufacturing: Experience with Industry 4.0, automation, and digital transformation in manufacturing.
  
• Global Leadership: Proven ability to build trust and drive collaboration across international teams.
  
• Change Management: Expertise in developing Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, and leading large-scale organizational and technological transformations.
  
• Project Management: Experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering projects with significant business impact.
  
• Talent Development: Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performance engineering teams.
  

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:* Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.

• Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
  
• Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
  
• Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
  

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another- ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

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