Director of Engineering

Company Overview: Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite’s AI-powered Digital Investigation Platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on Cellebrite’s digital forensic and investigative solutions—available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments—to close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com/investors and find us on social media @Cellebrite. Position Overview: Drive the next generation of engineering excellence by combining multidisciplinary systems, advanced manufacturing, and AI-powered operations. We are looking for a hands-on and strategic Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary organization across Engineering, NPI, Quality, Integration, and Technology Lab. This role bridges R&D, Product, and Operations, ensuring seamless transition from concept to scalable, high-quality production. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, operational excellence, and efficiency through advanced technologies and AI-driven solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and scale teams across Engineering, NPI, Quality, Manufacturing, and Integration Own the operations side of the NPI lifecycle, partnering with R&D to ensure manufacturability, readiness, and successful transition to mass production Drive DFX and ensure product manufacturability and readiness in Operations Improve production and integration through lean, automation, and process optimization Own operational quality and continuous improvement methods implementation Lead Technology Lab for validation, testing, and innovation Implement AI-driven solutions (automation, analytics, predictive quality) to scale our production capabilities. Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Labs. Requirements: B.Sc. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) 10+ years in multidisciplinary engineering environments 5+ years Proven managerial experience leading managers, engineering and/or manufacturing teams. Proven leadership of engineering, NPI, and manufacturing teams Strong experience in product lifecycle and production scaling Deep understanding of DFX, manufacturing, integration, and quality Proven experience implementing AI projects (process optimization, analytics, automation) Experience with ERP / MES / PLM systems – advantage Execution-driven with strategic mindset Passion for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement Hands-on leader with high ownership