Director of Engineering

We are partnered with a leading household brand with multiple facilities across North America, specializing in innovative thermoforming solutions for diverse industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and sustainable practices, our client is embarking on an exciting growth journey. To support this trajectory, we are seeking a visionary Director of Engineering to lead and elevate their engineering function across all locations.

This is a newly created position where we're looking for someone with a solid knowledge of both thermoforming and plastics experience. This role will oversee a large and talented team of engineers and technical professionals, driving innovation, standardization and efficiency across our client's facilities. Being a member of senior leadership, this role will shape the engineering strategy and play a pivotal role in the success of operations. This position requires an experienced leader with in-depth knowledge of thermoforming processes and machinery and the ability to relocate to the corporate headquarters.

Director of Engineering Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a large, multi-site engineering team to achieve peak performance
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability
• Develop and implement a unified engineering strategy across all North American facilities
• Standardize processes, equipment and best practices to drive consistency and efficiency
• Oversee the design, optimization and maintenance of thermoforming processes and machinery
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure maximum uptime and productivity across facilities
• Lead initiatives to improve product quality, reduce costs and increase production efficiency
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge
• Work closely with R&D, supply chain and manufacturing teams to support new product development and production scaling
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison to corporate leadership and contribute to company-wide strategic planning

Director of Engineering Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Plastics Engineering preferred). Master's degree is a plus
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Expertise in thermoforming processes and equipment is required
• Proven experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Willingness to relocate to the corporate office location (relocation assistance provided)

If you are interested in learning more, please apply today

Thank you,

Krisi O'Donnell
National Search Leader
LaSalle Network

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