We're seeking an experienced engineering executive to lead enterprise engineering, capital project execution, maintenance strategy, and infrastructure initiatives across a large-scale manufacturing organization. This leader will be responsible for driving operational excellence through strategic capital investments, engineering innovation, and the development of high-performing technical teams.
The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership with deep experience managing complex capital programs within a multi-site manufacturing environment. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement, safety, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Engineering & Capital Programs
- Provide executive leadership for engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, and capital project functions across multiple manufacturing operations.
- Direct the planning, prioritization, and execution of large-scale capital investments while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.
- Establish and refine engineering and project management standards that promote consistency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- Partner with operations and business leaders to identify capital investment opportunities that improve productivity, reliability, quality, and cost performance.
Engineering Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering and project management professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Build organizational capability through succession planning, coaching, and leadership development initiatives.
- Promote a culture centered around safety, engagement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Manufacturing Technology & Automation
- Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and engineering best practices that enhance operational performance.
- Assess technical and financial feasibility for new equipment, automation initiatives, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to optimize manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and facility infrastructure.
Operational Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Develop long-range engineering strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and product quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by sharing successful practices across manufacturing locations.
- Support enterprise initiatives focused on improving productivity, asset utilization, and manufacturing performance.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure engineering activities and capital projects meet all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Champion a proactive safety culture throughout project planning, execution, and ongoing facility operations.
- Maintain engineering processes that support compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
Financial & Resource Management
- Develop and oversee capital budgets and project portfolios.
- Ensure appropriate project planning, financial oversight, and resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with senior leadership to develop multi-year capital investment strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).
- 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading managers and developing high-performing technical organizations.
- Significant experience overseeing multiple large-scale capital projects from planning through execution.
- Previous experience in engineering project management or capital program leadership.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (such as SAP) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong executive communication, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% to support multiple manufacturing locations.