Director of Engineering

Director of EngineeringConfidential Industrial Automation Manufacturer Greater Philadelphia Region Reports to General ManagerA privately held industrial automation manufacturer is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead its engineering function during a period of strategic growth.The company designs, engineers, builds, and installs custom material handling, process, and packaging automation systems for manufacturing environments, with particular depth in food processing and related industries. Solutions include conveyors and transport systems, production and processing equipment, robotic automation, packaging systems, and full system integration.This is not a catalog equipment manufacturer. Each system is engineered to meet the specific operational, throughput, and facility requirements of its customers, from concept development through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.The organization integrates mechanical engineering, controls engineering, system architecture, fabrication, and field execution under one roof.The RoleThe Director of Engineering provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership across Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, and Controls Engineering.This leader ensures that all engineered systems are:Technically soundManufacturable and installableCompliant with safety and industry standardsDelivered on schedule and aligned with cost targetsThe Director will elevate engineering discipline, strengthen design governance, and ensure alignment between engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field service.As a member of the senior leadership team, this role contributes to resource forecasting, capital planning, staffing strategy, and long term technical capability development.This is a hands on technical leadership position. The Director is expected to:Conduct and authorize design reviewsGuide complex system architecture decisionsSurface and mitigate engineering risk earlySupport customer facing technical discussionsDrive continuous improvement initiativesThis is not a purely administrative role. Technical credibility is essential.Candidate ProfileWe are open to leaders with experience in:Food and Packaging Automation SpecialistsBroad Electrified and Mechatronics Engineering LeadersIdeal candidates bring:10 or more years in custom machinery, industrial automation, or system integration environmentsExperience leading multi disciplinary engineering teamsStrong understanding of mechanical systems, controls integration, and manufacturabilityBudget ownership and KPI accountabilityExperience working directly with customers in engineered to order environmentsCompensationBase salary is expected to fall within the $195,000 to $230,000 range, depending on experience, scope of leadership, and depth of technical expertise. Exceptional candidates with demonstrated enterprise level engineering leadership experience may be considered above this range.Comprehensive benefits and incentive opportunities will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.