Director of Engineering

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Director of Engineering.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering leads all engineering functions across manufacturing, warehouse operations, automation, and facilities. This role owns the full lifecycle of equipment and infrastructure—from concept and sourcing through installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

This position is critical to driving operational efficiency, scalability, and cost performance, while enabling growth and supporting customer demand in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The Director of Engineering establishes technical direction, standardization, and execution across all engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization (manufacturing, controls, automation, and facilities)
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
• Partner with Operations, IT, Finance, and Supply Chain to align engineering strategy with business objectives
• Own the strategy and execution of all capital investments, ensuring ROI
• Oversee full equipment lifecycle from specification through optimization
• Drive manufacturing performance improvements and implement Lean initiatives
• Lead automation, controls, and systems integration
• Enhance data visibility, reporting, and operational analytics
• Own facilities systems and infrastructure planning
• Establish reliability strategy and ensure safety, compliance, and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred
• 10–15+ years of manufacturing experience with leadership responsibility
• Proven success with capital projects and automation
• Expertise in controls systems and facilities management
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong project management and budgeting experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• Paid time off

Job Type - Full Time

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