Director of Engineering (San Francisco)

Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing, innovation-driven food & beverage manufacturer committed to producing high-quality, sustainable products loved by consumers across North America. With multiple manufacturing sites and a strong focus on continuous improvement, they are scaling operations and investing heavily in their people, processes, and technology.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Engineering to lead capital projects, drive innovation, and optimize manufacturing performance across our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities across multiple production sites, ensuring optimal equipment performance, facility design, and process efficiency.
• Develop and execute capital investment strategies, including planning, budgeting, and commissioning of new lines, expansions, and upgrades.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to support throughput, safety, and cost-reduction goals.
• Manage internal and external engineering resources (project managers, contractors, integrators, OEMs, etc.).
• Own preventative and predictive maintenance strategy development in collaboration with plant maintenance leads.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, FSMA), environmental standards, and OSHA/EHS guidelines.
• Build a high-performing technical team through mentoring, recruitment, and performance management.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, automation solutions, and sustainable manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related); Master’s degree a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering leadership in the food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing industry.
• Proven success managing large-scale capital projects and plant expansions.
• Strong technical knowledge of food processing systems, packaging equipment, utilities (e.g., boilers, chillers, air handling), and automation platforms.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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