Director, Engineering

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid time off 152 hours

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Greendale, WI on-site facility seeks a Director of Engineering to lead maintenance, facilities, process and packaging engineering, and the capital project portfolio. The role focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency to deliver ROI and scalable capability.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor's in engineering with 10+ years in engineering and 5+ years in management within regulated industries, plus Lean Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MS or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing technology, validation.
• 5+ years management experience in a regulated industry.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect leadership to maintenance and facilities teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities.
• Oversee facilities, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure readiness, compliance, and long-term facility integrity.
• Lead Process Engineering to improve manufacturing robustness, yield, and throughput via data-driven optimization.
• Lead Packaging Engineering to ensure packaging line performance, transfer, equipment capability, and continuous improvement.
• Own and execute the capital project portfolio from concept to commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Prioritize and manage capital allocation to maximize ROI and capacity expansion.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering leaders, engineers, and technicians; build bench strength and succession readiness.
• Own engineering performance metrics and drive CAPEX and R&M budgets to deliver outcomes.
• Contribute as a key member of the site leadership team to shape strategy and resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to equipment, utilities, facilities, and engineering processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Project management

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Director, Engineering Position Summary: 100% on-site Greendale is one of two gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site has the capability to manufacture traditional gelatin gummies as well as 100% plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors available, we can work with complex ingredients to help create engaging new products consumers will love.

The Role

Provide direct and indirect leadership to maintenance and facilities teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities. Oversee facilities, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, and long-term facility integrity. Lead Process Engineering to improve manufacturing robustness, yield, and throughput through data-driven process optimization and problem solving. Lead Packaging Engineering to ensure packaging line performance, technical transfer, equipment capability, and continuous improvement of packaging operations. Own and execute the capital project portfolio, including both minor and major engineering projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and validation. Prioritize and manage capital allocation to maximize ROI, capacity expansion, compliance, and operational efficiency. Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering leaders, engineers, and technicians; build organizational capability and technical depth while continuously assessing talent, building bench strength, and ensuring succession readiness across critical roles in a complex, fast‑paced environment. Own engineering performance metrics, including asset reliability, OEE, project execution, and compliance indicators, and lead disciplined execution against CAPEX and R&M budgets to deliver both short- and long-term business outcomes. Contribute as a key member of the site leadership team, shaping site strategy, operational priorities, and resource allocation to enable delivery of business objectives in a complex, dynamic environment. Drive proactive identification and mitigation of compliance risks related to equipment, utilities, facilities, and engineering processes. Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred MBA a plus. 10+ years engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing technology, validation. 5+ years management experience and in a regulated industry. Strong analytical/problem solving/process improvement skills. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Combustible Dust and Wastewater Management experience preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to partner, build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence.
• Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines.
• Strong foundation interpersonal communication concepts, specifically, written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Why you should Join Catalent

Potential for career growth on an expanding team Abundance of cross-functional exposure to other areas within the organization Opportunity to work globally 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays Day one benefits! Medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits effective on your first day Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.