Director of Engineering (Arlington Heights)

Job Title: Director of Engineering

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Shift : M-F

Pay: $185k-205k Salary (+20% bonus)

Hire Type: Direct-Hire (Full-time)

Job Summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead automation strategy and execution for manufacturing operations. Reporting to the General Manager, this role oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems supporting a 24/7 production environment.

What you will be doing:

• Able to manage/develop/coach automation engineering team to meet automation goals.
• Able to design from low to complex automation solutions for Final Assembly, Testing and Packaging including equipment, processes and tools.
• Participate in design reviews. Understand mechanical drawings, electrical and pneumatic diagrams identifying potential risk and errors.
• Manage projects within budget and time constraints.
• Willing to travel and collaborate with sites on automation requirement.
• Able to forecast diligently on execution plan with interest to achieve implementation.
• Manage startup efforts, commission automation system and training for engineers plus technician.
• Implement cost effective automation, with transparent quotation process.
• Provide status reports as per established schedule with ability to drive for implementation.
• Ability to identify and manage areas of risk in design documentation/specifications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.
• Requires a strong work ethic, negotiating skills and an innovation mindset.

Preferred experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• High speed automation experience
• Molding experience is preferred
• Great leadership and communication experience
• Experience in large size companies
• Manufacturing experience
• Establish and drive initiatives for department and production KPIs
• Ability to hire and/or move resources across the organization in order to meet priorities and deadlines
• Understanding of medical validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Experience in building an organization
• Support of a 24/7 production operation
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food or Consumer industries)..
• FDA Audit Experience (Preferred).

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.