Director of Engineering

LHH Recruitment Solutions; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Director of Engineering - Manufacturing in North Port, FL leads the manufacturing engineering teams and drives process improvements, automation, and Lean initiatives to meet production goals. You will work closely with operations and production to turn engineering ideas into practical improvements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing engineering and 3+ years in leadership, with a strong track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to optimize quality, throughput, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team.
• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, process improvement, automation, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and technology improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Analyze production issues and lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Oversee new product introductions, process development, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are properly documented, validated, and maintained.
• Develop and track engineering and manufacturing KPIs.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Work directly with production teams and operators to identify and solve manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure engineering practices meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support capital equipment projects, facility improvements, and new manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering - Manufacturing to lead engineering and manufacturing initiatives within a growing organization. This role will be responsible for leading engineering teams, improving manufacturing processes, driving automation and continuous improvement, and supporting the company's overall production goals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who understands the manufacturing floor, can work closely with operations, and knows how to turn engineering ideas into practical improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team.
• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, process improvement, automation, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and technology improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Analyze production issues and lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Oversee new product introductions, process development, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are properly documented, validated, and maintained.
• Develop and track engineering and manufacturing KPIs.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Work directly with production teams and operators to identify and solve manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure engineering practices meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support capital equipment projects, facility improvements, and new manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and process improvement.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading automation, equipment, or manufacturing technology projects.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work directly with operators, production managers, and senior leadership.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience in a regulated or highly technical manufacturing environment is a plus.