Director jobs in Engineering & Manufacturing

The Program Director leads a strategic initiative focused on commercializing advanced energy systems while building capabilities that support long-term nuclear technology development. This role is accountable for end-to-end program execution, integrating cross-functional teams to deliver a first-of-a-kind sCO₂-based power platform on schedule and within budget.

The Director of Engineering leads the development and delivery of complex energy and infrastructure systems, translating high‑level technical vision into scalable, reliable products. This role builds and manages a growing engineering organization while driving execution across hardware, software, and systems integration.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads engineering and production optimisation efforts to deliver best-in-class safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and team development.

Our client is seeking a Director of Testing & Qualification to establish and lead a comprehensive testing, validation, and qualification organization supporting advanced energy technologies. This individual will be responsible for developing the company's testing strategy, facilities, personnel, and operational infrastructure while ensuring rigorous, data-driven validation of highly engineered products and systems.

Our client is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to establish and lead a comprehensive nuclear quality assurance program supporting engineering, procurement, supplier oversight, manufacturing readiness, and future fuel production activities. This individual will play a critical leadership role in developing the quality infrastructure necessary to support long-term commercialization and regulatory success.

Our client is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing to establish and lead all manufacturing operations as the organization transitions from technology development into full-scale commercialization. This executive will be responsible for building the manufacturing strategy, facilities, systems, workforce, and operational infrastructure required to support rapid growth and long-term production objectives.

We're hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead process improvement, capital projects, and engineering support for production. This role sits at the center of innovation, operations, and continuous improvement.

The Application Engineering Manager is responsible for leading laboratory and application engineering teams that support customer success through technical problem solving, application development, validation testing, and root cause investigations. This role partners with Sales, R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Customer Service to develop solutions while driving technical excellence, process consistency, and team development.

We are seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in developing thermoformed medical packaging solutions within a dynamic, high-performance manufacturing environment. This position blends hands-on design leadership with team oversight and cross-functional collaboration, supporting a business committed to innovation and growth in regulated markets.

This Engineering Manager role leads process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-spec chemical manufacturing environment serving the semiconductor industry.

You will oversee technical operations, develop engineering talent, and ensure manufacturing processes meet strict purity, safety, and performance standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for developing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing processes for optical and photonic products. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians while partnering cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant production from NPI through full-scale manufacturing.

Our client is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead the execution of capital projects, equipment installations, automation initiatives, and manufacturing improvements. This position will oversee cross-functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with operational goals.

The Project Engineering Manager will lead a variety of engineering and capital projects across a manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, supporting operational initiatives, and driving successful project delivery through effective leadership and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the overall Health and Safety of a growing manufacturer, located near Dundee, IL. Apply today if you have experience in industrial manufacturing, within health and safety.

The Bearings Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the engineering team responsible for product design, applications engineering, manufacturing process development, tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Tool Room, and Customer Service teams to optimize bearing production, improve manufacturing performance, and support new product development.

The Test Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team focused on developing digital, analog, mixed-signal, and automated semiconductor test solutions while supporting ongoing manufacturing operations. This leadership role drives test capability development, yield improvements, cost reductions, cycle time optimization, and technical team development to support business and customer objectives

Our client is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team focused on developing and sustaining advanced electronic component testing solutions. This individual will oversee new test development initiatives, support manufacturing operations, and establish the long-term roadmap for test technologies, equipment, and engineering capabilities. The position combines technical leadership, project management, and people management within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This role oversees a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing and sustaining advanced RF and mechanical products. You will balance technical leadership, people management, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver robust solutions for demanding aerospace and defense applications.

Our client, a premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles, is seeking a Health & Safety Site Lead to oversee and drive environmental, health, and safety programs. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations while leveraging safety metrics and data analytics to advance the site's transition toward a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture.

The Engineering Manager will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for Engineering, Estimating, and Quality within a rapidly growing precision machining business serving aerospace, defense, medical, and other highly regulated industries. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, manufacturing efficiency, quality performance, quoting accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This Engineering Manager position combines leadership responsibilities across engineering, estimating, and quality while supporting the production of highly complex precision-machined components for regulated industries. The role offers significant influence on operational performance, business growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term strategic direction.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the technical direction of a growing precision manufacturing operation. This individual will oversee engineering, estimating, and quality functions while partnering closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership to improve manufacturing performance, drive operational excellence, and support continued business growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Nuclear Design Engineering Manager leads the development of an advanced sub-critical reactor core while serving as a senior individual contributor within the reactor physics organization. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, driving core design strategy, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality reactor performance and safety outcomes.

This is a high-impact Engineering leadership role supporting manufacturing operations within a regulated chemical environment. You will lead process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring production meets strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role blends technical depth, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance site performance.

An industry-leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead capital projects, facility expansions, automation initiatives, and manufacturing improvement efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys driving projects from concept through implementation.

The Engineering Manager leads New Project Launch Engineers in driving new product introductions, process improvements, and operational efficiency across production and quality functions. This role manages capital projects, establishes technical standards, and oversees engineering and technician teams to ensure customer requirements, operational excellence, and profitability objectives are achieved.

The Quality Leader will oversee and enhance quality assurance processes within the Engineering & Manufacturing department of a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring product compliance, process improvements, and maintaining high-quality standards.

The Application Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting and optimizing manufacturing processes within the business services industry. This position focuses on delivering technical expertise and solutions to meet clients' engineering and manufacturing needs.

The Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Manager manages and coordinates all safety, health, and environment programs, processes, and activities to maintain a compliant and safe work environment. This role drives excellence in safety, health, and environment across the site to achieve the best safety and sustainability results.

This is an EHS Site Lead position with an industrial machinery manufacturer in the Northwestern/Western Suburbs. They are looking for an experience EHS Professional, whose career emphasis has been within industrial manufacturing safety.