Director of Engineering - Sterling Engineering
Rochester, NY
About the Job
Title: Director of Engineering
Location: Rochester, NY
Overview:
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Hire Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary:
- The Director of Engineering oversees maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions at a greenfield plant in New York. This role ensures the facility achieves and sustains optimal operational efficiency, with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability. Additionally, the Director provides leadership, coaching, and feedback to maintenance and reliability teams to meet business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Job Duties:
- Develop robust maintenance and engineering programs, including equipment overhaul strategies and spare parts management.
- Guide the implementation of CMMS and drive strategic projects to increase plant reliability and reduce downtime.
- Develop technical experts responsible for critical plant areas.
- Lead key capital projects and provide technical support to operations and quality.
- Foster collaboration and ownership across teams to build a World Class Factory.
- Balance short-term goals with long-term objectives and represent organizational values to internal and external stakeholders.
- Execute safety programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of Engineering or Plant Management experience, preferably in a remote location leadership role.
- Dairy, bottling, or brewing experience required; aseptic processing experience preferred.
- Strong technical skills in TPM, LEAN principles, and implementing new technologies.
- Proven ability to lead teams and achieve goals with integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in computerized information systems and knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Source : Sterling Engineering
