Senior Director of Platforms, Validation

Prentke Romich GmbH

Senior Director leading AAC hardware platforms and validation for PRC-Saltillo, whose assistive technology enables communication and independence. Driving engineering strategy, quality, and manufacturing readiness.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeWooster • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware platform architecture, system integration, and product validation within regulated environments. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, align product strategies with engineering execution, and ensure high-quality outcomes in device readiness.

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Master's Degree In Mechanical Engineering10+ Years Of Engineering Experience7+ Years Of Leadership ExperienceExpertise In Hardware Systems And Firmware IntegrationStrong Systems Thinking And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Hardware Platform ArchitectureSystem IntegrationProduct ValidationReliability TestingQuality SystemsDesign VerificationManufacturing ReadinessDevice-Level IntegrationEngineering ExecutionRegulated Product Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsInfluence SkillsOrganizational SkillsFinancial Management Capabilities

Industry Keywords

Regulated Development EnvironmentsProduct Development LifecycleQuality ImprovementOperational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the long-term strategy for the company’s mechanical, electrical, firmware, and device-level hardware platforms
Own senior-level accountability for hardware platform architecture, system integration, validation, manufacturing readiness, and field quality outcomes
Lead the Hardware Management team and associated engineering staff across mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines
Lead validation and QA leadership for product verification, validation, reliability testing, and release readiness
Translate product requirements into executable engineering strategies and production-ready device platforms
Align product intent, hardware architecture, engineering execution, and manufacturing outcomes
Establish operating models, decision boundaries, and escalation paths across Engineering, Validation, Product Management, and Manufacturing
Ensure device-level integration across hardware, firmware, accessories, operating environments, and supporting system dependencies
Own validation strategy and quality expectations, including design verification, system validation, reliability, and root-cause-oriented quality improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field is required
10+ years of progressive engineering experience in hardware, systems, or regulated product development environments is required
7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, validation, quality, or related technical teams is required
Experience with product validation, reliability, quality systems, and regulated development environments is required
Strong senior leadership capability, including leading leaders and building high-performing technical organizations
Deep expertise in hardware systems, mechanical engineering, electrical design, firmware integration, system validation, and device readiness
Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, including design controls, validation, manufacturing transfer, quality, and sustainment
Ability to align product strategy, engineering execution, validation rigor, and operational realities into executable plans
Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and technical judgment across multidisciplinary product environments
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills across executive, technical, product, quality, and operations audiences
Ability to make high-quality decisions under complexity while balancing customer value, risk, timelines, cost, and compliance requirements
Strong organizational and financial management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, budgeting, and resource allocation
Commitment to quality, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mission-driven work empowering individuals to communicate and connect
Strategic influence alongside executive leadership
Collaborative environment across engineering, product, manufacturing, quality, and service teams
Opportunity to shape hardware platforms, validation processes, and product quality standards