Director of Engineering
Indiana, United States
Experience: Director Management (Director/Head of Organization)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Engineering
Industry: Manufacturing & Dist / Other
Date Posted: 01/08/2026
Shortcut: http://management-recruiters-of-zionsville-indianapolis.jobs.mrinetwork.com/ndtY0Z
Director of Engineering – Indiana
Our food manufacturing client, located in the central part of Indiana, is actively seeking a Director of Engineering. The Director of Engineering must manage their team in all aspects of projects, including safety, quality, organization, planning, scheduling, subcontractor scheduling, and day-to-day issues. In addition, the individual must ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in a quality manner.
Director of Engineering Responsibilities:
- Lead Program Engineering teams or department including planning, research & development, and execution of all tasks on projects.
- Facilitate pre-bid meetings, contact subcontractors, and prepare scope of work documents in support of the company's project estimating efforts.
- Manage the design and execution (i.e. scope, schedule, budget and staffing) of projects as well as the development, implementation and improvement of engineering processes.
- Manage external environmental and engineering firms as needed.
- Oversee the preparing bid packages, issuance of contract documents and invoice approval.
- Drive continuous improvement & quality accountability through productivity and quality measures, process training, and process rigor.
- Manage project cost/budgets; regularly reviews and updates project and labor costs, processes change orders in a timely fashion, makes suggestions on improving overall productivity and cost savings.
- Align resources and processes for project execution to meet technical performance objectives within schedule and cost constraints.
- Oversee asset management with internal accounting function.
- Provide technical and engineering services and assist in resolving design issues.
- Verify accuracy and completeness of submitted documents against contract drawings and specifications.
- Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as built and review contractor invoices.
- Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with other company personnel and the customer as required.
- Organize staff and assign work for both personnel development and product development.
- Lead organizational growth by building strong relationships across business and functional boundaries.
- Communicate with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators, and other company personnel.
- Interface with local, state, and federal regulators/inspectors as needed.
Director of Engineering Qualifications:
- Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering with 10 or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
- Ability to easily read and understand blueprints and specifications.
- Experience in a Food or Beverage processing facility.
- Ability to multi-task by overseeing several projects.
- Highly motivated, organized, and self-starter.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and reporting practices.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends is required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or Inventor.
- Lead by example and follow company policies and ethical standards.
- Ability to travel short notice, both domestically and abroad.
- Must be willing to relocate to the surrounding area.
- Proficient in MS Office Software Packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
- Graduate's Degree in Engineering with 8 or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
- Excellent Management and Communication skills preferred.
- Knowledge of water, steam, and compressed air systems preferred.
- Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) preferred.
- General knowledge of electrical and control systems is preferred.
- General understanding of NEC code, EPA, and OSHA and their best practices preferred.
- General understanding of mechanical design is preferred.
For more information, please submit a confidential resume to melva@mriz.net
Melva Lowry
1531 West Oak St.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Visit our website at www.mriz.net
Due to the high volume of resumes received, only applicants with SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE requested by our clients will be contacted. All replies are held in strict confidence. MRI Zionsville WILL NOT share your personally identifiable information WITHOUT your permission.
Keywords: Director of Engineering, Engineering Director, Director, Sr. Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Sr. Engineering Manager
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