Engineering Director: Lean Innovation & Strategy

Matrix Packaging Machinery LLC; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Packaging Machinery LLC, a division of ProMach, seeks a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership for a multi-disciplinary team. You will align engineering with business goals, foster lean culture, and drive cross-functional collaboration to improve performance.

Requirements include 10+ years in progressive engineering roles and 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is required; an MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple engineering teams.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional partners.
• Experience advancing Lean and continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute engineering plans aligned with growth and innovation.
• Team Development: Mentor engineering managers across product lines.
• Build organizational capabilities through skills assessments and development programs.
• Performance Culture: Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Service.
• Project Oversight: Manage planning, resources, timelines, and budget across programs.
• Innovation Driver: Lead design improvements while ensuring safety and quality.
• Compliance: Ensure engineering practices meet regulatory and internal standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Matrix Packaging Machinery LLC, a division of ProMach, seeks a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership for a multi-disciplinary team. You will align engineering with business goals, foster lean culture, and drive cross-functional collaboration to improve performance.

Requirements include 10+ years in progressive engineering roles and 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is required; an MBA is a plus.