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Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
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We are partnering with a growing company in the packaging automation industry that delivers high-speed, end-of-line solutions such as conveyors, case packers, cartoners, palletizers, bagging, and pouch packaging systems. Backed by strong financial support and poised for significant growth, the company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and controls engineers.
About the Role:
A Director of Engineering to lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and controls engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction for the mechanical design and controls engineering teams.
- Implement project management discipline across engineering, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are consistently met.
- Drive standardization in design processes, quality control, and peer review.
- Collaborate with sales and proposals teams to support quoting, system design, and customer presentations.
- Partner with production, assembly, and service teams to ensure smooth execution and commissioning of equipment.
- Lead recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of engineers as the team expands.
- Contribute technical expertise in conveyors, case packing, cartoning, palletizing, and integrated systems.
- Act as a key liaison with customers, providing technical leadership and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in packaging automation, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership (Engineering Manager, Director, or equivalent).
- Strong background in high-speed packaging equipment (case packing, cartoning, conveyors, palletizing, bagging, filling, etc.).
- Proficiency in SolidWorks; experience with Autodesk Inventor is an asset.
- Familiarity with Allen-Bradley controls integration and electrical design is preferred.
- Proven ability to build and manage engineering teams, implement processes, and deliver large-scale projects.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering, Design, and ManufacturingIndustries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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