Senior Director Engineering

TekniPlex•Van Wert, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science aim to make life better. The company's work improves patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods worldwide. TekniPlex employs over 9,000 colleagues across 12 countries, united by the purpose of creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through its divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, the company shapes industries such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Employees are encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and grow professionally. The work contributes to protecting product integrity, supporting patient safety and comfort, and driving innovations that enhance everyday life, while building a career with impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree is required for this role.
10+ years of progressive engineering, maintenance, or facilities leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience building, leading, and developing high-performing engineering or maintenance teams.
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Comprehensive understanding of industrial building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, utilities, and building automation systems.
Demonstrated experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure to maximize reliability and performance.
Hands-on leader with a strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive practical solutions.
Leads by example with a strong commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Experience supporting a greenfield startup, major plant expansion, or facility commissioning.
Project management experience, including capital project planning and execution.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance planning software.
Working knowledge of CAD or other engineering design software.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering organization through the final phases of greenfield startup and operational readiness.
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing, process, project, and reliability engineers.
Establish engineering standards, preventive maintenance strategies, and reliability systems to maximize equipment uptime.
Partner with Operations to improve safety, quality, throughput, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Lead commissioning, equipment acceptance, startup, and production ramp-up of new manufacturing assets.
Prioritize and execute capital projects while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Develop root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering principles.
Collaborate with corporate engineering and the PMO to standardize best practices across Fiber operations.
Develop engineering succession plans and technical capability within the organization.
Serve as a key member of the Fiber Leadership Team, helping establish the long-term operating strategy for the Van Wert facility and the broader Fiber business.