Engineering Director, Capital Projects

Harba Solutions Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

3 weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

8 sick days

Job summary

Harba Solutions Inc. is partnering with a Hamilton County client to hire an Engineering Director, Capital Projects. This role will lead site infrastructure, utilities, and asset strategies to support growth and reliability.

You will develop lifecycle plans, drive capital portfolio governance, and mentor a high-performing team across facilities and engineering. The position requires a builder mindset and strong leadership in regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, asset management, capital projects, facilities, or manufacturing support.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing large capital portfolios and infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams.
• 3 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, 8 sick days.

Responsibilities

• Develop/ execute the site Asset Management strategy and long-term lifecycle plans.
• Improve reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness through preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered programs.
• Lead site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure operations.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee contractors, engineering firms, and project suppliers.
• Ensure EHS compliance and regulatory readiness.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, engagement, and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Change management

Asset management

Capital projects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Harba Solutions is partnering with a client in Hamilton County to hire a Engineering Director, Capital Projects. This role ensures site infrastructure, utilities, assets, and support systems are reliable, compliant, and aligned with current and future business needs. The successful candidate must be a builder - not a caretaker - with the energy and leadership capability to develop people, strengthen organizational capability, improve reliability, execute strategic projects, and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop/ execute the site Asset Management strategy and long-term lifecycle plans.
• Improve reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness through preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered programs.
• Strengthen spare parts strategy, CMMS governance, and asset performance controls.
• Lead site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure operations.
• Ensure systems remain reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting business growth.
• Develop infrastructure roadmaps and oversee expansions, renovations, and upgrades.
• Lead the site capital portfolio, governance, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee contractors, engineering firms, and project suppliers.
• Ensure EHS compliance and regulatory readiness.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and risk reduction initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
• Develop and execute energy reduction and sustainability strategies.
• Monitor utility performance, consumption, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Build and develop a high-performing Shared Services organization.
• Coach leaders, create accountability, and strengthen performance management.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, engagement, and leadership development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, asset management, capital projects, facilities, or manufacturing support functions.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing large capital portfolios and infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams.
• 3 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, 8 sick days

Compensation

$160-180k + annual bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.