About this position
We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed food & nutrition manufacturing business to appoint a Director of Engineering .
This is a key leadership role focused on driving capital investment projects and engineering excellence across a multi-site manufacturing network . The company is in an active growth phase, with ongoing investments in operations, infrastructure, and expansion.
The Role
This position operates as a hands-on engineering leader , responsible for delivering capital projects from concept through execution across multiple production facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead end-to-end capital projects (scoping, design, budgeting, execution, commissioning)
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across sites
- Manage equipment selection, vendor relationships, and external contractors
- Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to prioritize and deliver ROI-driven initiatives
- Establish and enhance project management frameworks and best practices
- Monitor and report on project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
- Support site expansions, upgrades, and integration of new facilities
What We’re Looking For
- Strong engineering foundation (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar)
- Proven experience delivering capital projects within a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on understanding of processing equipment and plant operations
- Experience within food, ingredients, dairy, or adjacent processing environments preferred
- Background in equipment-intensive manufacturing (e.g., thermal processing, drying, liquid or powder handling systems) is highly valuable
- Track record of managing CapEx budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high autonomy
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Location and commute
1514 Sheridan Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3136715294.