Director, Continuous Improvement/Quality

About Us:

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.

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

Job Description:

Where precision, innovation, and continuous improvement meet.

Machine Solutions is hiring a Director who can amplify Lean excellence while strengthening the quality systems behind industry‑defining MedTech equipment.

Join the team that’s revolutionizing medical device manufacturing.
Machine Solutions is a global leader in advanced equipment and technologies used to manufacture life‑changing medical devices—from catheter and stent technologies to cutting‑edge automation systems. The company continues to innovate and expand, with brands unified under one powerful mission: to deliver solutions that advance lives through passion and purpose.

With 20+ years of growth, a global footprint spanning North America and Europe, and a reputation for engineering excellence, Machine Solutions blends small‑company agility with industry‑defining innovation.

Now, we’re looking for a hands-on, transformational leader to elevate our operational excellence and quality systems across the network.

Why This Role Matters

As Machine Solutions continues its growth across medical device manufacturing technologies—including balloon catheter forming, stent crimping, medical wire braiding, and advanced automation—operational excellence and robust quality systems are essential to delivering the repeatable, reliable performance our customers rely on.

This role is a player/coach opportunity at the heart of our strategy. You’ll shape the future of our Lean culture, simplify and harmonize Quality Management Systems across global sites, and lead improvement initiatives that directly strengthen our customers’ experience and outcomes.

What You’ll Lead

Continuous Improvement (Primary Focus)

You will serve as our senior CI catalyst—designing and deploying a pragmatic Lean strategy across sites with varied maturity. Expect to:

• Lead kaizen events, VSM, waste elimination, and throughput acceleration initiatives.
• Embed Lean thinking into daily operations while building capability through mentoring and structured training.
• Standardize CI frameworks, visual management, and KPI structures across the global network.
• Drive measurable improvements in margin, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Influence design teams by championing Design for Excellence methods that enhance manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Machine Solutions prides itself on precision, tight‑tolerance processes, and advanced automation—creating rich opportunities for impactful CI work across a diverse equipment and manufacturing environment.

Quality Systems Leadership

While CI is the dominant focus, your expertise will also strengthen and unify Quality Systems, including:

• Advancing ISO 9001–aligned QMS frameworks across multiple facilities.
• Supporting FDA‑relevant processes for select Class II equipment.
• Leading risk‑based quality planning through FMEA, Control Plans, and APQP.
• Driving high-performing CAPA execution, internal and supplier audits, and quality performance dashboards.
• Ensuring quality is built into design and manufacturing—from first article through scaled production.

With Machine Solutions’ deep commitment to delivering superior, repeatable results to global MedTech partners, the Quality function directly supports our reputation for engineered excellence.

A Global, Hands-On Leadership Role

This is not a remote steering-wheel position. You will:

• Mentor site leaders and CI/Quality practitioners across multiple international facilities.
• Dive directly into complex problems where dedicated CI resources don’t yet exist.
• Build Lean and Quality capability that becomes self-sustaining.
• Influence cross-functional teams—including Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Service.

All in a company with a buy-and-hold culture, invested in people, long-term value creation, and sustained innovation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred)
• 10+ years in manufacturing leadership with strong CI and Quality emphasis
• Experience with highly engineered, made-to-order equipment
• Demonstrated player/coach leadership style that build followership
• Multi-site CI and QMS implementation experience
• ISO 9001 expertise; FDA familiarity a plus
• ERP/data analytics fluency (Power BI, Infor, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Excellent influencing and communication skills across all levels

What Makes Machine Solutions a Great Place to Lead

Machine Solutions is known for its energetic engineering culture, precision-driven equipment, and passion for continuous innovation—from prototyping labs to multi-million-dollar machine shop capabilities.
Our people stay because:

• We build technologies that directly impact patient lives.
• We foster growth—both organic and through a portfolio of respected brands.
• We value long-term relationships with customers and team members.
• We invest in advanced tools, automation, and world-class engineering talent.

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you’re energized by solving complex problems, coaching teams, elevating manufacturing performance, and building enterprise-wide capability—this is your opportunity to shape the future of a global medical device equipment leader.

Apply today and help us drive excellence that advances lives.

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Company:

Machine Solutions, Inc.