Director of Engineering at LaSalle Network in MASON, Michigan

Posted in Other about 14 hours ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

We are partnered with a leading household brand with multiple facilities across North America, specializing in innovative thermoforming solutions for diverse industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and sustainable practices, our client is embarking on an exciting growth journey. To support this trajectory, we are seeking a visionary Director of Engineering to lead and elevate their engineering function across all locations.

This is a newly created position where we're looking for someone with a solid knowledge of both thermoforming and plastics experience. This role will oversee a large and talented team of engineers and technical professionals, driving innovation, standardization and efficiency across our client's facilities. Being a member of senior leadership, this role will shape the engineering strategy and play a pivotal role in the success of operations. This position requires an experienced leader with in-depth knowledge of thermoforming processes and machinery and the ability to relocate to the corporate headquarters.

Director of Engineering Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor and develop a large, multi-site engineering team to achieve peak performance
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability
  • Develop and implement a unified engineering strategy across all North American facilities
  • Standardize processes, equipment and best practices to drive consistency and efficiency
  • Oversee the design, optimization and maintenance of thermoforming processes and machinery
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure maximum uptime and productivity across facilities
  • Lead initiatives to improve product quality, reduce costs and increase production efficiency
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge
  • Work closely with R&D, supply chain and manufacturing teams to support new product development and production scaling
  • Serve as the primary engineering liaison to corporate leadership and contribute to company-wide strategic planning

Director of Engineering Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Plastics Engineering preferred). Master's degree is a plus
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Expertise in thermoforming processes and equipment is required
  • Proven experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
  • Willingness to relocate to the corporate office location (relocation assistance provided)

If you are interested in learning more, please apply today!

Thank you,

Krisi O'Donnell
National Search Leader
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
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