Sr. Director Engineering

## Sr. Director Engineering Apply locations:
US - Minnesota - Cokatotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ
53434

We are hiring a
** Sr.*
* ** Director of Engineering
** to join our
** Sauna
360 Engineering
** team!
** DISCOVER
* * Are you ready to build something that lasts? At Sauna
360, engineering is at the center of how we grow. Rooted in Nordic craftsmanship and operating within a fast-growing global wellness category, we design and manufacture premium sauna solutions that must perform flawlessly, meet international regulations, and scale with demand.

As Sr. Director of Engineering, you will lead the full engineering function for Sauna
360. This is not a learn-on-the-job role. We are looking for someone who has already built, led, and scaled engineering teams and knows what “good” looks like.

This role is both strategic and deeply practical. You will set direction, build systems, develop talent, and work directly with our manufacturing plants and global partners to ensure our products are engineered for quality, compliance, and manufacturability.

If you enjoy foundation-building, solving complex puzzles, and leaving your personal stamp on a growing organization, this role was built for you.
** YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT**
* ** Do you know how to build an engineering foundation that scales?
** Lead the product and industrial engineering functions for Sauna
360, establishing the systems, standards, and processes that support quality, speed, and long-term growth.
* ** Have you led experienced engineers and know what “good” looks like?
** Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering organization, starting with approximately 5–6 direct reports and responsibility for growing the broader team over time.
* ** Are you at your best connecting design to manufacturing?
** Work directly with two manufacturing plants today, ensuring products are engineered for manufacturability, reliability, and cost, while helping onboard and integrate additional suppliers as the business grows.
* ** Are you comfortable operating on a global stage?
** Partner closely with international teams, with frequent collaboration and travel to Sweden, periodic travel to China, and occasional travel to Mexico.
* ** Do you bring credibility in quality and compliance?
** Own global regulatory compliance and certifications, ensuring products meet international standards without slowing innovation in a lightly regulated but detail-driven category.
* ** Can you turn strategy into execution?
** Translate business objectives into engineered solutions that improve product performance, streamline processes, and support operational excellence.
* ** Do you understand how work gets done across cultures?
** Lead effectively within different international working norms, building trust, alignment, and accountability across geographies.
* ** Are you ready to represent engineering at the highest level?
** Serve as a senior technical leader with suppliers, partners, auditors, and regulatory bodies, strengthening Sauna
360’s engineering reputation globally.
** WHAT YOU BRING
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related discipline.
* 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
* Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and managers, ideally with experience overseeing teams larger than 10 total contributors.
* Strong background across product engineering and industrial or process engineering, with exposure to quality systems and regulatory compliance.
* Experience working with products that require global certifications or regulatory approval.
* Proven ability to operate effectively in international, cross-cultural environments.
* Hands-on leadership style paired with strategic thinking and sound judgment.
* Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including regular travel to Sweden, periodic travel to China, and occasional travel to Mexico.
* Ability to work on site in Cokato 3–4 days per week.
** WHAT YOU’LL GET
** At Sauna
360, a Watkins Wellness company, we believe that everyone should ‘Feel good. Live well’. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic,…