Our client is seeking a Director, Engineering for their production facilities with approximately 300 employees to join the leadership team. The Plants are on the verge of substantial expansion and on a mission to double the size of the business. The Director, Engineering reporting to the GM, holds a crucial leadership position managing the entire engineering department.

The primary objectives include overseeing the development and maintenance of technical operations, setting and implementing strategies and policies, and ensuring the efficiency of their operations. This leadership role oversees a team of Manufacturing Engineers. This candidate will possess a solid engineering foundation, potentially holding engineering positions in their previous roles having managed day-to-day processes.

They must be strong in leading teams, as well as have an understanding of quality control and maintenance practices. This candidate should have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives to uphold product standards and meet customer requirements, while still effectively considering resource management, capacity planning, and leading projects and departments to optimize resource efficiency. Serve as a subject matter expert, offering guidance and support to team members as needed.

Develop and implement strategies to optimize die designs for enhanced productivity and product quality. Foster strong partnerships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and components while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives.





Utilize data-driven approaches to improve throughput and reduce cycle times, enhancing overall production efficiency. Manage the engineering team – providing leadership, mentoring, and support. Monitor industry trends and developments and implement best practices and new technologies to improve engineering processes and project outcomes.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and manage risk in engineering projects. Inspect work for quality, ensuring that products meet high industry standards. Specify technical requirements and seek quotations from suppliers and contractors.

Perform quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness or reliability of the system or product. Report inefficiencies within manufacturing processes while being able to control production. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in a relevant field Mechanical, Materials Science, or Industrial ~15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Industrial manufacturing; ~ Experience in making a product, i.e. turning raw materials into parts. ~Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering and technical professional fostering a culture of ~ Knowledge of quality control standards (e.g., Enjoys being on the floor to improve performance and processes ~ Engineering excellence, process optimization, Quality assurance and Equipment ~ Engineering expert credibility and authority with senior colleagues and with customers.

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