Director of Engineering
2 days ago
New York
TITLE: Director of Engineering TYPE: Direct Hire LOCATION: West Bronx, NY ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Onsite START DATE: August 2025 SHIFT: Day We are looking for a Head of Engineering. The Head of Engineering leads Asset Reliability and Maintenance, Production Engineering, Capital Projects, and Facilities functions, reporting directly to the Site Operations Vice President. This role oversees a team that includes the Maintenance Manager, Lead Production Engineer, Project Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and Facilities Engineer. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborates with the training department to coordinate workshops and learning sessions with OEMs, suppliers, and subject matter experts (e.g., FMEA facilitation, precision maintenance programs), • Builds technical capabilities across engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams through targeted skill development, • Leads the Asset Reliability Pillar as part of the Perrigo Work Systems (PWS) framework, • Maintains consistent, real-time communication with internal teams and cross-functional partners, • Drives the implementation of an asset reliability program that maximizes equipment performance, enhances operational resilience, and aligns with budgetary goals, • Fosters a culture focused on eliminating losses, encouraging full team engagement, and streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste, • Oversees capital investment projects and ensures alignment with the site's strategic objectives-including safety, quality, service, cash flow, productivity, and growth, • Defines and improves key performance indicators related to equipment reliability, • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, • Deep knowledge of asset reliability strategies within a manufacturing environment, • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role, • Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning, • At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering roles, with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement, • Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean principles, and operational excellence tools, • A mindset centered on profitability, waste elimination, and operational excellence, • Skilled in structured problem-solving approaches using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar methodologies, • Proven expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes and systems, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal