Director Design for Manufacturing & Localization
Core
Lead the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) strategy and localization agenda to optimize products for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing while driving regional adaptability.
Role type
Director, Design for Manufacturing & Localization
Builds
Industrialized water technology products optimized for global manufacturing and regional localization
Domain
Water technology / Industrial manufacturing / Global supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, DFM strategy development, localization program management, cross-functional team leadership (14+ reports), cost reduction and complexity management, standardization and modularization, KPI monitoring for quality/cost/delivery, change management, stakeholder influence in international contexts
Preferred skills
Experience in manufacturing/industrialization/engineering operations/supply chain localization, product lifecycle management, production excellence, multi-region plant management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the DFM strategy embedded in product development; drive localization initiatives for flexibility and cost competitiveness; oversee industrialization efforts including product transfers and launches; identify opportunities to reduce cost, complexity, and lead times; drive standardization and modularization; lead and develop a cross-functional team of ~14 direct reports; monitor and improve KPIs regarding new product quality, cost, delivery, and execution
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with team management