Director of Engineering

As the Director of Engineering, you will manage and direct engineering resources for North America, focusing on the implementation of new products, processes, technologies, and continuous improvement in a multi-site environment. You will partner with various disciplines to execute design and implementation of systems and controls to meet operational metrics on quality, service, cost, and productivity.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on improving existing technology, processes, and equipment reliability.
• Implement tools, systems, and technology to maintain and improve operations.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for manufacturing and translate technical knowledge to functional groups.
• Leverage lean tools to improve manufacturing cycle time and reduce WIP.
• Support and lead validation of products, equipment, and process changes for operational and quality improvement.
• Guide standardization of processes and materials across manufacturing sites.
• Support finance and manufacturing with engineering standards for labor and equipment.
• Partner with quality to develop quality control plans.
• Develop procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met.
• Build and manage an engineering team for equipment validations, new product introductions, and operational support.
• Focus on key metrics such as operational yields, WIP, productivity, and equipment downtime.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 8+ years in managing an engineering organization.
• Experience in lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all business levels.
• Experience with project management and managing a full project portfolio.
• Constraint-based skills and experience.