Director of Engineering
$135,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Direct and manage cross-functional engineering, service, and shop teams to design and deliver custom automation systems. Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, budgets, and vendor coordination. Support sales with technical solutions, lead design and proposal reviews, review P&IDs and process diagrams, and drive continuous improvement through mentoring, design reviews, and safety programs. Travel to sites for installations and customer meetings. Require strong background in fluid processing and sanitary environments, and proficiency in CAD tools and project management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (required)
- Minimum of 7 years leading and managing engineering teams delivering custom, project-based solutions
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the design of industrial systems or products
- Strong background in fluid processing, with preference for sanitary systems within food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical environments
- Proficiency in engineering project management, including estimating, customer communication, scheduling, and vendor coordination
- Familiarity with drafting/modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% for site visits, installations, and vendor/customer meetings
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of 7 years leading and managing engineering teams delivering custom, project-based solutions
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the design of industrial systems or products
- Strong background in fluid processing, with preference for sanitary systems within food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical environments
- Proficiency in engineering project management, including estimating, customer communication, scheduling, and vendor coordination
- Familiarity with drafting/modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% for site visits, installations, and vendor/customer meetings
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