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Our client is a leading provider of specialized products, solutions and services to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The company has a very high degree of integrity and a reputation for delivering quality products on time and on budget. We are now looking for a Global Director of Engineering to join their busy, successful and growing team. To be successful in this role: You will be a confident Director of Engineering with experience in the design and assembly of machinery or equipment – particularly capital equipment that might be in process or production plants. Other requirements for this role include: •Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business. MSEE preferred •10+ years manufacturing or engineering management experience in a pharma, life science or capital equipment environment with 5+ years in a proven leadership capacity Additional preferred (but not essential) requirements for this role include: •Six Sigma Green Belt •Related industry experience using 3D parametric CAD-based software •Prior experience using Autodesk Inventor and/or Routed Systems •Prior experience using Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D •Experience with ERP software. Syteline preferred •Experience with ASME / BPE Bioprocessing Equipment standards Job role and responsibilities: As the Global Director of Engineering, you will be a member of the Leadership Team and provide strategic direction and vision to the Engineering Teams. A vital element of business growth strategy is having a vibrant, technically rich, and challenged engineering team strategically aligned with product management and marketing functions that are strategic, results-focused and market savvy. Other responsibilities for this role include: •Deliver strategic insight, decisive action and leadership for the function as well as for the entire business operation •Focus Engineering team on creating technical innovations in Electrical, Mechanical and Automation Systems •Create and implement aggressive KPIs for quality, performance, delivery, and cost for all products •Develop new leaders and motivate engineering team through technical direction and guidance •Optimize operating efficiencies between manufacturing sites •Advance business strategy through innovative product launches, engaging ME’s, EE’s and Automation Engineers •Lead and align a global group of over 100 engineers to design the proper organization structure, engagement levels and talent pipeline to deliver business goals •Plot a technology path that both interests and excites current and future technology talent •-Understand the different customers and their motivations; define and articulate the relevant targets, synthesize these factors and assist in rapidly building on the current “go-to-market” strategy for driving the business forward •In collaboration with Marketing, challenge the status quo and question what is possible regarding new technologies and product capabilities •Create a culture of action-orientation, customer focus and innovation within the engineering team •Serve as a true business partner with Executive and Operations Leadership •Drive continuous improvement and seek ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently