Director of Engineering

What you will get to do

• Lead engineering projects including planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Define project scope, timelines, resource allocation, budget, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company and customer quality standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and processes.
• Provide technical direction across multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
• Support design and development using CAD tools.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and participate in field activities such as installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as technical escalation point for complex operational issues.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders on technical matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse engineering team across disciplines.
• Manage performance, training, and career development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project and departmental budgets.
• Track financial performance, cost controls, and ROI on engineering initiatives.
• Support business strategy by aligning efforts with company goals.
• Collaborate with leadership on planning and forecasting.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience, including hands on engineering, project management, field/plant/industrial experience, and direct people management.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Familiar with SolidWorks.
• Experience with design, manufacturing, or process systems.
• Experience with food, pharma, or relevant industry and safety regulations.
• Comfortable driving structure, accountability, and execution across multiple projects.
• Experience coaching, growing, and developing engineers through hands-on support and guidance.
• Being Comfortable with the pressures of balancing demanding customers, projects, and internal R&D priorities simultaneously.