Director of Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering - Manufacturing to lead engineering and manufacturing initiatives within a growing organization. This role will be responsible for leading engineering teams, improving manufacturing processes, driving automation and continuous improvement, and supporting the company's overall production goals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who understands the manufacturing floor, can work closely with operations, and knows how to turn engineering ideas into practical improvements.

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team.
• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, process improvement, automation, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost
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• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and technology improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Analyze production issues and lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Oversee new product introductions, process development, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are properly documented, validated, and maintained.
• Develop and track engineering and manufacturing KPIs.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Work directly with production teams and operators to identify and solve manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure engineering practices meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support capital equipment projects, facility improvements, and new manufacturing technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
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• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and process improvement.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
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• Experience leading automation, equipment, or manufacturing technology projects.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work directly with operators, production managers, and senior leadership.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience in a regulated or highly technical manufacturing environment is a plus.