Head of Engineering

Head Of Engineering

ML is a Chinese food company. Our teams work tirelessly to enhance delicious products that we all enjoy at home! While ML is a Chinese food brand, it's really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures. Our mission is to build something that feels authentically and uniquely true to our roots as a Chinese-American-founded brand. Something we can own, but that's also meant to be shared. One of the things we love about Chinese food is that it's traditionally served family-styleshared with everyone gathered at the table. ML is a Chinese food brand, but it's really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures.

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Head of Engineering to lead our engineering function during a critical phase of growth! This leader will play a central role in scaling production capacity, driving automation initiatives, and improving efficiency across our operations. Under the general supervision of the Chief Operations Officer, you will own the planning and execution of capital projects, lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, and ensure our facilities and equipment meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and performance.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing food start-up and directly impact the company's growth trajectory. You'll have the autonomy to shape our engineering roadmap, drive transformational change, and see the tangible results of your work in scaling a beloved consumer brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance and Leadership to manage engineering budgets (CAPEX and OPEX), ensuring ROI analysis and prioritization of capital investments
• Collaborate with R&D / Product Development teams to ensure new products are designed with scalability and manufacturability in mind
• Drive sustainability initiatives in energy, water, and waste reduction while maintaining compliance with ESG goals and reporting requirements
• Establish risk management strategies for critical equipment, redundancy, and disaster recovery planning to ensure business continuity
• Define, track, and report engineering KPIs (e.g., OEE, cost per unit, downtime reduction, automation adoption)

Capacity Expansion & Automation

Capital Projects

Engineering Leadership

Technical Expertise

Site / Job Specific

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