Overview In this role you lead a large Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance organization to strengthen high-volume, automated medical device production. You translate site goals into strategies, drive capital and automation roadmaps, and partner across functions to improve safety, quality, cost and reliability. You shape engineering governance, asset lifecycle plans, and validation approaches in a regulated environment. You will mentor technical talent and enable long-term growth through disciplined execution and collaboration. This position offers impact across operations, quality and business results at scale. ResponsibilitiesLead an organization of 100+ engineers, technicians and leaders to sustain and advance automated manufacturing processesTranslate site goals into engineering strategies, roadmaps, and measurable objectivesPlan and execute complex projects, automation programs, upgrades, capacity expansions and cost-reduction initiativesOversee a $55M+ capital portfolio including business cases, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder alignmentProvide technical leadership for equipment, automation, controls, and process performanceDevelop maintenance strategy, asset reliability practices, spare parts, and lifecycle plansCollaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain and others to mitigate risk and ensure GMP/complianceLead problem solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement for safety, quality and productivityOversee quality system deliverables (PFMEA, control plans, CAPA, nonconformance, SOPs) and validation strategiesStandardize engineering, automation, maintenance and documentation practices across sitesManage suppliers, contractors, and automation integrators for capital and run-the-plant supportSupport new product introductions, process transfers, and launch readinessPlan capacity, allocate resources, and develop a high-performing technical organization Key requirements15+ years in engineering/manufacturing with automation and process improvement expertise10+ years of leadership in medical device, pharmaceutical or regulated environmentsProven experience leading large-scale automation initiatives and capital portfoliosStrong technical expertise in manufacturing technologies, automation, controls and mechanical systemsLean, continuous improvement and structured problem solving experienceExperience with equipment and process validation in regulated settingsDeep knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, CAPA, nonconformance, change control, SOPs and GMP documentationAbility to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levelsOn-site role based in Cary, IL with full-time presenceTravel up to 10%leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmanufacturing technologiesautomationcontrols
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