Director of Engineering

Industry: High-Volume, High-Quality Manufacturing Looking for a dynamic and proven engineering leader with experience in world-class manufacturing Must have the drive to lead teams, drive innovation, and take ownership of engineering strategy for a growing, highly automated organization. My client is a financially strong, growth-minded, and entrepreneurial manufacturing company that’s customer-focused, innovation-driven, and heavily invested in automation and quality. As one of the last few true customer-centric plastics manufacturers in the U.S., they’ve just earned 100% of a major client’s business, prompting the launch of a brand-new state-of-the-art plant in down South. The Director of Engineering will be based in New Jersey and will play a key role in scaling operations across multiple sites. Why This Role Is Unique Lead in a 160-person, highly automated flagship plant in New Jersey Play a central role in standing up a new manufacturing facility in Texas Be groomed for expanded responsibilities across multiple facilities Join a company that makes things happen—high cavitation, high volume, high quality

What You’ll Do: Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team Drive technical excellence across product development, process optimization, and project execution Oversee capital projects and equipment upgrades with a strong focus on lean systems Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and operations to eliminate roadblocks and improve throughput Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance product quality Manage budgets and support cost-saving initiatives Mentor and grow engineering staff with a mindset of ownership and accountability

What We’re Looking For: Provenleadershipandteam-buildingexperience in a manufacturing environment Strongproject managementbackground including Cap Exinitiatives Experience withcontinuous improvement, lean systems, and process optimization High-levelbusiness acumen —ability to analyze costs, plan capital projects, and make ROI-driven decisions Background inhigh-volumemanufacturing; plastics is a plus butNOTrequired Strategic thinker with strong follow-up and a sense of urgency Someone who enjoys leading from the front and developing people Technical & Soft Skills Required 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Strong command of engineering principles, equipment troubleshooting, tooling, and materials Deep understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, 5S, root cause analysis Excellent communicator—verbal and written Proficient in CAD, 3D drawings, Microsoft Office, and engineering tools Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and hands-on approach to problem solving This is an opportunity to join a company that invests heavily in technology, people, and quality. They are competitive because they are efficient, smart, and focused—and they are looking for a leader who embodies that same mindset. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management Industries Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AJ Augur Group, LLC - Plastics Search & Recruitment Experts by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Director of Engineering jobs in New Jersey, United States. Hackensack, NJ $175,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Jersey City, NJ $230,000.00-$288,000.00 6 days ago Princeton, NJ $154,400.00-$280,000.00 6 days ago Piscataway, NJ $151,200.00-$189,000.00 2 days ago Senior Director of Manufacturing Scale-Up & Engineering Operations Nutley, NJ $215,000.00-$245,000.00 3 weeks ago Troy Hills, NJ $168,500.00-$252,700.00 3 weeks ago Newark, NJ $170,000.00-$180,000.00 2 hours ago Warren, NJ $200,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President/ General Manager (Sales/ Engineering)Bergen County, NJ $180,000.00-$215,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Director Facilities and Engineering Somerset, NJ $252,000.00-$336,000.00 2 days ago Senior Director of Software Engineering - Personalization Lead Senior Director, Facilities and Engineering Senior Director of Software Engineering - Software Engineering Team Lead Parsippany, NJ $180,000.00-$230,000.00 1 month ago Associate Director/Director of Strategy & Operations, Culinary Associate Director, Engineering (API manufacturing & Biocatalysis)Rahway, NJ $139,600.00-$219,700.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.