Principal Engineering Automation

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Looking for a dynamic and proven engineering leader with experience in world-class manufacturing Must have the drive to lead teams, drive innovation, and take ownership of engineering strategy for a growing, highly automated organization.
My client is a financially strong, growth-minded, and entrepreneurial manufacturing company that’s customer-focused, innovation-driven, and heavily invested in automation and quality. As one of the last few true customer-centric plastics manufacturers in the U.they’ve just earned 100% of a major client’s business, prompting the launch of a brand-new state-of-the-art plant in down South. The Director of Engineering will be based in New Jersey and will play a key role in scaling operations across multiple sites.
Lead in a 160-person, highly automated flagship plant in New Jersey
Play a central role in standing up a new manufacturing facility in Texas
Be groomed for expanded responsibilities across multiple facilities
Join a company that makes things happen—high cavitation, high volume, high quality
Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team
Drive technical excellence across product development, process optimization, and project execution
Oversee capital projects and equipment upgrades with a strong focus on lean systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and operations to eliminate roadblocks and improve throughput
Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance product quality
Mentor and grow engineering staff with a mindset of ownership and accountability
Proven leadership and team-building experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong project management background including CapEx initiatives
High-level business acumen —ability to analyze costs, plan capital projects, and make ROI-driven decisions
plastics is a plus but NOT required
Strong command of engineering principles, equipment troubleshooting, tooling, and materials

• Deep understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, 5S, root cause analysis
• Proficient in CAD, 3D drawings, Microsoft Office, and engineering tools
• This is an opportunity to join a company that invests heavily in technology, people, and quality.

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management
Industries Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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