Sr. Director Engineering

Location: Northbrook, Illinois

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

Oversee and direct the engineering and capital project activities of the division.  In addition to capital projects management, focus will be safety, quality and production improvements thru lean initiatives. Supervise the engineering team at each location to maintain all equipment and all related equipment and devices at or above required capacity and efficiency. Coordinate implementation of product and facilities changes and the costing and purchasing of associated materials and equipment. Investigate current practices and scope. Develop and implement changes that will improve operational productivity.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and implementation of lean initiatives in facilities.  Determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for new and existing products.

• Identify ways to increase operational productivity thru Lean Manufacturing initiatives and through cost-saving projects for the plants and operations.

• Lead engineering studies, forecast operating costs of department, develop products costs and prepare capital budget requests.  Analyze costs related to capital expenditures to determine break even points, payback and associated hard and soft savings

• Assess processes and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies and organization safety standards.

• Develop new and/or enhance existing procedures, statistical analysis, inspections, and validation activities. Contribute to the organization's process improvement activities.

• Conduct training, when appropriate, on engineering concepts and tools, including but not limited to inspection, measurement and test methods.

• Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.

Required Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering).

Work Experience

• At least 10 years of engineering experience in a distribution or warehousing environment.

• Experience implementing or managing significant automation -- inclusive, but not limited to the following:  goods-to-person, automated guided vehicles, conveyor sortation, print/apply systems, check-weight systems, etc

• At least 6 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work

• Advanced skill levels in technical writing, research paper writing and/or experimental design.

• Basic AS400 or ERP systems knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering).

• CAD experience.

• Automation expertise.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$177,000.00 - $266,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.