Director of Engineering

Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in San Francisco is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and optimize engineering activities across multiple production sites, manage large-scale capital projects, and build high-performing teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of engineering leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of food processing, and expertise in lean manufacturing principles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $200,000 per year.

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive engineering leadership in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
Proven success managing large-scale capital projects and plant expansions.
Strong technical knowledge of food processing systems and automation platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead all engineering activities across multiple production sites.
Develop and execute capital investment strategies.
Manage internal and external engineering resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical knowledge of food processing systems

Lean manufacturing methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing, innovation-driven food & beverage manufacturer committed to producing high-quality, sustainable products loved by consumers across North America. With multiple manufacturing sites and a strong focus on continuous improvement, they are scaling operations and investing heavily in their people, processes, and technology.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Engineering to lead capital projects, drive innovation, and optimize manufacturing performance across our facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead all engineering activities across multiple production sites, ensuring optimal equipment performance, facility design, and process efficiency.
Develop and execute capital investment strategies, including planning, budgeting, and commissioning of new lines, expansions, and upgrades.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to support throughput, safety, and cost-reduction goals.
Manage internal and external engineering resources (project managers, contractors, integrators, OEMs, etc.).
Own preventative and predictive maintenance strategy development in collaboration with plant maintenance leads.
Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, FSMA), environmental standards, and OSHA/EHS guidelines.
Build a high-performing technical team through mentoring, recruitment, and performance management.
Stay ahead of industry trends, automation solutions, and sustainable manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related); Master’s degree a plus.
7+ years of progressive engineering leadership in the food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing industry.
Proven success managing large-scale capital projects and plant expansions.
Strong technical knowledge of food processing systems, packaging equipment, utilities (e.g., boilers, chillers, air handling), and automation platforms.
Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and related regulatory compliance requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.

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