Engineering Director, Production & Automation Excellence

Jobtailor

Gurnee (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineering leader in Illinois to drive equipment selection, installation, and commissioning, aiming to boost production efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will oversee new product introductions, champion continuous improvement and automation, and develop maintenance and design standards to meet regulatory and safety requirements.

Qualifications

10–15 years of experience in engineering leadership roles within the CPG or manufacturing industry.
Strong background in Lean Six Sigma, especially with the Early Equipment Management pillar of TPM.
Proven experience in process improvement, automation, and new product development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning to enhance production efficiency.
Oversee new product introductions, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing operations.
Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and production output.
Develop a world class maintenance program focusing on preventative and predictive strategies.
Provide technical leadership to the engineering team and mentor high-performance dynamics.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Monday.com

Job description

• Lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning to enhance production efficiency.
• Oversee new product introductions, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and production output.
• Develop a world class maintenance program that focuses on preventative and predictive strategies.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, fostering a culture of problem-solving and innovation.
• Develop engineering design standards and work with suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and operations teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Manage capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant expansions to support growth and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent to build a high-performance team.
• Ensure department is operating within approved budget requirements.

Requirements

10–15 years of experience in engineering leadership roles within the CPG or manufacturing industry.
A strong background in Lean Six Sigma, especially with the Early Equipment Management pillar of Total Productive Maintenance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Proven experience in process improvement, automation, and new product development.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop solutions.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing engineering projects from concept to execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in project management software tools such as Microsoft Project or Monday.com.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering leadership, focusing on process improvement, automation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop high-performance teams and manage complex engineering projects to enhance production efficiency.

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