Job Posting Start Date 04-22-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-26-2026
Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a
Director, Operations Engineering located in
Buffalo Grove, IL.Reporting to the
General Manager the
Director, Operations Engineering role is responsible for managing engineering department - specifying, designing, installing, supporting manufacturing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.
What a typical day looks like:- 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.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:- 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).
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)
$169,500.00 USD - $233,100.00 USD Annual
Job CategoryProduction Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
