Director Engineering - Electrical and Controls

CONAGRA•Chicago, IL

2d•$135,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Technical Services, you will provide engineering leadership across electrical power, electrical safety, industrial controls, and digital manufacturing initiatives. You will lead technical engineering activities within a matrix organization, including the engagement and direction of external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors. You will support the development of engineering talent, resolve technical conflicts with internal partners, and maintain strong knowledge of emerging technologies while ensuring corporate standards are established, maintained, and followed. You will also serve as a key liaison between Digital Plant Floor initiatives and Corporate Information Technology data architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
10 plus years of progressive technical leadership experience with increasing responsibility
5 years of experience working directly with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell plant floor electrical and control systems
Experience managing at least 4 direct reports
Direct accountability for large-scale capital projects ranging from $5 million to $15 million
4 years of experience in food manufacturing environments
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization
Experience working with external engineering firms and system integrators
Strong understanding of electrical safety, compliance standards, and industrial automation systems

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel approximately 30 – 50 percent within North America, depending on project needs

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain electrical power and industrial controls specifications for equipment and installations across manufacturing sites
Support and advance the electrical power safety program and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards
Lead the controls obsolescence program, including strategic planning and execution
Provide leadership for industrial controls and automation engineering across multiple sites
Drive Digital Transformation initiatives across all internal manufacturing locations
Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Manage and guide external engineering consultants, system integrators, and contractors
Support the coaching, development, and performance of professional engineering staff
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and conflicts
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and implement best practices where applicable
Ensure corporate engineering standards are consistently developed, maintained, and adhered to by internal and external partners