Director of Operations Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field
• 8+ years of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations improvement experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or continuous improvement teams
• Proven success in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
• Support experience with ERP-driven manufacturing environments
• Strong background in process optimization and manufacturing systems
• Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering professionals while aligning departmental goals with business objectives.
• Drive initiatives to eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks, improve labor productivity, and optimize workflow efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing capacity models, forecast labor requirements, and evaluate make-versus-buy decisions.
• Lead process analysis efforts, improve material flow, and optimize facility layouts and work cell design.
• Develop operational dashboards, analyze manufacturing data, and lead automation and technology implementation projects.