For our client, a multinational leader in the industry, that develops, manufactures and markets worldwide a wide range of products, we are looking for the:

 

Global Engineering Director

Main responsibilities

The role involves leading the Engineering team to ensure the successful design, construction, and commissioning of plant equipment and facilities, while also developing and managing effective engineering practices to support project execution at production sites.

The position will be responsible for technology development and the implementation of strategic projects and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s technical operations, while contributing to the development of industrial footprint/site strategies and policies.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage external engineering partners and other firms involved in executing strategic projects across all sites;
• Lead and support key activities, collaborating with critical functions to ensure successful completion of engineering projects within set timelines and budget constraints;
• Develop and manage effective engineering practices to support project execution at sites, ensuring investment and operating costs are aligned with process requirements and best engineering practices;
• Oversee design and delivery for strategic CAPEX projects, ensuring engineering designs comply with both internal and external standards, identifying technological needs for plants/equipment based on required production capacities, business evolution, and technological advancements, while ensuring CAPEX implementation meets cost, time, and performance expectations;
• Consider the best available technologies to minimize operating costs, energy consumption, and carbon footprint impact when designing and implementing new plants and equipment;
• Coordinate troubleshooting for technical issues;
• Define and coordinate maintenance strategies for all production sites;
• Manage and develop the Engineering team, including Automation, Process & Technology.
• Overall responsibility for global production line process validation.

Candidate profile

• Degree in Engineering;
• Relevant experience leading global engineering teams in industries such as food, chemical processing, automotive, and oil & gas;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Experience with budgets and financial statements;
• Operational excellence and knowledge of lean six sigma methodologies;
• Ability to interact with the C- level of the organization and to collaborate with internal Functions to achieve Team results;
• Excellent leadership and people management abilities to drive change, support the organization for significant growth, and develop and mentor a diverse, international team;
• Innovative approach and strategic vision;
• Fluent in English.

Location

Lombardy

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