Summary
The Director of Engineering will oversee product engineering operations, quality control and maintenance department. In addition, the Director of Engineering will lead our engineering department and help us build great products, while managing our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Lead and manage above-named teams, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Consults with Chief Operations Officer and Director of Operations and others to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to the needs of the organization.
• Develop new products from concept to testing to production.
• Collaborates with other departments to determine market potential for new products.
• Oversee progress and timeliness of projects.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Ensure compliance with all housekeeping 5S procedures and all quality and safety regulations.
• Using the design software, implement necessary changes and or new products for approvals.
• Assist programming on the floor utilizing the machine’s CNC software.
• Conduct research on product defects and recommend modifications in product or quality standards where warranted.
• Review existing molds to gain operational efficiency and to increase our capacity.

Required Skills

• Strong background in both heavy gauge thermoforming and CNC operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving goals and objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly methods, machining, fabrication, and automation.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and other engineering tools.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements and optimization.
• Familiarity with quality control processes.

Education and/or Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
3. Demonstrated experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and project management.
4. Knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment thermoforming environments.
5. Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
6. Strong leadership and team management skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit. He/she will regularly walk, talk and listen, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach above shoulders and he/she will frequently stand, use hands to finger, handle or touch, use foot/feet to operate machine and move from place to place. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a warehouse environment and is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is loud. 
The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.