Remote Director of Engineering Services

Maker's Pride; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 141,436 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker's Pride, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, seeks a Director of Engineering Services to partner closely with project management teams. This role involves leading asset management, engineering standards, and ensuring compliance while overseeing all aspects of manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of engineering leadership experience in food manufacturing and will manage a capital project budget ranging from $10MM to $35MM. A comprehensive benefits package is included, and the position allows for remote work with frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering within food manufacturing or GMP environments.
• Experience leading capital projects in the $10MM–$35MM range.
• Proven success in project management, budget management, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management and engineering standards across all sites.
• Oversee capital project execution and ensure validation of results.
• Develop engineering talent through performance management and coaching.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management abilities

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related field)

Tools

FMECA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SAP

CMMS systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Maker's Pride, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, seeks a Director of Engineering Services to partner closely with project management teams. This role involves leading asset management, engineering standards, and ensuring compliance while overseeing all aspects of manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of engineering leadership experience in food manufacturing and will manage a capital project budget ranging from $10MM to $35MM. A comprehensive benefits package is included, and the position allows for remote work with frequent travel.