Senior Director of Engineering & Facilities
Job Location:
New Castle County, DE - USA
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Job Summary
Are you an engineering leader who thrives on transforming manufacturing operations leading major capital investments and bringing world-class facilities to life
A highly respected and rapidly growing manufacturer is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Engineering & Facilities to lead enterprise-wide engineering strategy across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities. This is a rare executive opportunity to shape the future of a nationally recognized organization by driving innovation expanding production capacity implementing advanced technologies and leading high-impact capital projects.
If youre energized by building world-class operations launching new facilities modernizing manufacturing systems and developing exceptional engineering teams wed like to speak with you.
As the Senior Director of Engineering & Facilities youll serve as a key member of the leadership team responsible for defining and executing the companys long-term engineering strategy.
Youll lead initiatives involving:
Multi-million-dollar capital investment programs
Greenfield and brownfield facility expansions
New manufacturing facility start-ups and commissioning
Enterprise-wide engineering standards and best practices
Automation controls robotics and digital manufacturing technologies
Infrastructure modernization and utility optimization
Continuous improvement reliability and operational excellence
Working closely with Operations Maintenance Quality Supply Chain Finance Procurement and Executive Leadership youll help create the next generation of manufacturing capabilities.
This isnt simply a capital projects position.
This is an opportunity to:
Lead engineering strategy across multiple manufacturing facilities
Build and influence the long-term capital roadmap
Evaluate and implement emerging manufacturing technologies including automation digital systems and AI-driven solutions
Drive operational excellence through innovation and engineering leadership
Develop and mentor a high-performing engineering organization
Influence executive-level business decisions that shape the future of the company
Your work will directly impact capacity growth operational performance product quality employee safety and long-term business success.
Qualified candidates will typically possess:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Industrial or similar)
Advanced degree is a plus
15 years of progressive engineering leadership within food beverage consumer products pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience
Experience with automation PLC/SCADA systems utilities facilities engineering and capital project governance
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or PMP certification is considered a plus
Approximately 3050% travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites should be expected including occasional extended travel during major facility start-ups or capital projects.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a financially strong organization making significant investments in growth technology and operational excellence.
Youll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact by building the manufacturing network of the future while leading a talented engineering organization committed to innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
Required Skills:
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management Business or a related discipline preferred. Significant manufacturing leadership experience with progressive responsibility including experience leading an entire manufacturing facility. Demonstrated success improving operational performance productivity quality and profitability. Strong leadership coaching and team-building skills. Experience managing budgets financial performance and capital projects. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to lead change and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing environments is a plus: Plastics Metal fabrication Automotive Packaging Consumer products Food manufacturing Industrial manufacturing Chemical processing Building products Medical device manufacturing What Youll Bring The ideal candidate is a visible hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor developing people solving problems and driving operational excellence. You possess strong business acumen excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building high-performing manufacturing teams.
