VP of Engineering (Manufacturing)
4 days ago
Seattle
Role: Vice President, Engineering (MANUFACTURING) Position Overview: The VP of Engineering is accountable for all engineering operations across a network of facilities. This includes maintaining operational uptime, ensuring regulatory compliance, and executing critical capital projects. This role requires a technically strong, strategically minded leader who can influence across functions and deliver results in a complex, distributed operating environment. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee engineering and maintenance operations for multiple facilities and assets, ensuring equipment reliability and system optimization., • Direct and manage large-scale capital projects, including infrastructure upgrades, installation of new equipment, and major repairs., • Provide leadership for advanced automation initiatives and facility modernization projects., • Balance multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing resources effectively to meet deadlines and financial objectives., • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and permitting requirements., • Establish and oversee preventative maintenance programs, including ammonia refrigeration systems, freezers, power generation, and other critical utilities., • Address and mitigate environmental and operational challenges such as corrosion and weather-related wear., • Build a strong engineering team by setting strategic direction, developing talent pipelines, and providing training., • Travel regularly (up to 50%) to plant locations and support offices to provide hands-on leadership and oversight. Must-Have Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)., • 12+ years of experience leading engineering operations within manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally in food production or related industries., • Strong expertise in ammonia refrigeration, utilities, power generation, boilers, automation systems, and regulatory compliance., • Proven track record managing capital projects, • Experience leading multi-site engineering teams and driving alignment across a dispersed workforce., • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills., • Willingness and ability to travel 40–50%, including to remote locations. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in engineering or business administration., • Experience in protein production, seafood processing, or maritime operations., • Familiarity with corrosion prevention and maintenance practices for marine environments. Location: Seattle, WA Travel: Up to 50% to sites (accommodations provided where applicable). Compensation: $230,000 – $280,000 annual salary (exempt position) + Bonus Benefits: • Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 160 hours a year, 9 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (Washington State). PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year., • Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law, • Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, • Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ___