Director, Continuous Improvement​/Quality

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Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers’ needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications.

As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support.

Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

Machine Solutions is a leading provider of specialized equipment used in the production of life-changing medical devices. As we continue to grow across multiple manufacturing sites worldwide, we are seeking a hands‑on, high‑impact Director of Continuous Improvement & Quality to elevate operational excellence and quality performance across our network.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives as both a strategic thinker and a player/coach—someone who can build structure where needed, optimize mature systems, and personally lead improvement efforts that deliver measurable results.

• Develop and execute a pragmatic CI and Quality strategy aligned with business objectives and the unique maturity of each site.
• Serve as both a strategic leader and hands‑on practitioner of Lean, Six Sigma, and quality methodologies.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, discipline, and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Service teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Work closely with site leaders to integrate CI and QMS priorities into operational plans, KPIs, and performance expectations.

• Act as the primary CI resource for sites lacking dedicated support—personally leading kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization.
• Coach site leaders and emerging CI practitioners on Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive sustainable business results.
• Standardize CI frameworks, visual management tools, and performance metrics across all manufacturing locations.
• Manage a portfolio of improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, margin expansion, throughput optimization, and enhanced customer responsiveness.
• Partner with Engineering to champion Design for Excellence (DfX)—including DFM, DFR, and cost‑related design considerations.
• Build organizational CI capability through structured training, mentoring, and certification programs (e.g., Green Belt).

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of QMS processes in alignment with ISO 9001 and applicable FDA expectations.
• Strengthen quality programs at sites with emerging or informal systems, ensuring consistency and network‑wide reliability.
• Oversee quality planning and risk management using FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and related methodologies.
• Coach teams on core quality tools including fishbone diagrams, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective action methods.
• Lead internal and supplier audits; support management reviews and ensure robust corrective and preventive action processes.
• Monitor and report key Quality KPIs such as customer complaints, warranty claims, nonconformances,…