Director of Engineering

TITLE : Director of Engineering

TYPE : Direct Hire

LOCATION : West Bronx, NY

ONSITE / REMOTE / HYBRID : Onsite

START DATE : August 2025

SHIFT : Day

We are looking for a Head of Engineering. The Head of Engineering leads Asset Reliability and Maintenance, Production Engineering, Capital Projects, and Facilities functions, reporting directly to the Site Operations Vice President. This role oversees a team that includes the Maintenance Manager, Lead Production Engineer, Project Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and Facilities Engineer.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the training department to coordinate workshops and learning sessions with OEMs, suppliers, and subject matter experts (e.g., FMEA facilitation, precision maintenance programs)
• Builds technical capabilities across engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams through targeted skill development
• Leads the Asset Reliability Pillar as part of the Perrigo Work Systems (PWS) framework
• Maintains consistent, real-time communication with internal teams and cross-functional partners
• Drives the implementation of an asset reliability program that maximizes equipment performance, enhances operational resilience, and aligns with budgetary goals
• Fosters a culture focused on eliminating losses, encouraging full team engagement, and streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Oversees capital investment projects and ensures alignment with the site's strategic objectives-including safety, quality, service, cash flow, productivity, and growth
• Defines and improves key performance indicators related to equipment reliability
• Develops project management capabilities across engineering teams through hands-on training, mentorship, and structured development plans

QUALIFICATIONS

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.