Senior Director Engineering - Design Group
Core
Strategic leadership for packaging, processing, and manufacturing automation capabilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and scalable solutions across the manufacturing network.
Role type
Senior Director, Engineering - Design Group
Builds
Enterprise automation strategies, packaging and processing modernization, and connected manufacturing capabilities.
Domain
Food manufacturing and industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise automation strategy, robotics and collaborative robots, vision systems, PLC/HMI controls, connected manufacturing platforms, technical standards development, capital planning, cross-functional leadership, food processing systems knowledge, regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA)
Preferred skills
Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing, supplier evaluation, technology due diligence
Technologies
Robotics, collaborative robots, vision systems, PLCs, HMIs, connected shop floor platforms, data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Develop strategic vision for engineering and operations technical organizations; Lead governance of engineering standards and sanitary design practices; Oversee implementation of startup methodologies and commissioning; Evaluate emerging technologies and lead technology due diligence; Direct long-range capital planning for packaging and automation systems; Develop and mentor engineering talent; Partner with plant leadership to improve reliability and productivity.
Seniority
Director, enterprise-level strategy & mentorship