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Global Director of Engineering

Pacific International Executive Search, Plastic Injection Molding, United States

Pacific International is a leader in high-precision injection molding, providing advanced plastic components to clients in the automotive, aviation, and aerospace sectors. Our organization supports customers from concept to production, offering innovative and high-quality manufacturing solutions. We are currently looking for a dynamic Global Director of Engineering to oversee our engineering function worldwide.

The Global Director of Engineering will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive global engineering strategy that aligns with business objectives and drives technical excellence in plastic injection molding, tooling, automation, and advanced manufacturing. Key responsibilities include leading the development of an engineering strategy across all facilities, championing design for manufacturability (DFM), process development, and tooling innovation, defining standardized engineering processes for consistent execution across programs and locations, collaborating with Program Management on product launches, identifying emerging technologies for competitive advantage, building a high-impact engineering team, fostering cross-functional integration between departments, cultivating relationships with customers and suppliers to drive innovation, partnering with Operations for process improvements, and tracking key engineering metrics.

To qualify for this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics or related field), experience in a plastic injection molding environment, familiarity with APQP and PPAP requirements. A strong technical background in tooling, processing materials is required along with experience leading multi-site or global engineering teams. Successful candidates will have proven success in driving process improvement initiatives.

Pacific International Executive Search is dedicated to empowering enterprises by building exceptional leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. We have a track record of successful leadership project delivery globally since 1997. At Pacific International Executive Search we value diversity at our core and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you are ready to lead our global engineering function into the future apply now as the Global Director of Engineering at Pacific International Executive Search.

Key Job Requirements:
  • Experience in a plastic injection molding environment
  • Experience leading multi-site or global engineering teams
  • Proven success in driving process improvement
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related field required)
  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and customer-specific requirements
  • Strong technical background in tooling, processing, and materials
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of a cohesive engineering strategy across all global facilities
  • Champion excellence in design for manufacturability (DFM), process development, tooling innovation
  • Define and deploy standardized engineering processes, systems, and methodologies to ensure consistent execution
Skills:
  • Injection molding equipment knowledge
  • Automation solutions implementation
  • Strong project management capability
  • Root cause analysis proficiency

Seniority Level: Executive Level

  • Middle Management
  • Senior Level

Job Functions: Engineering

  • Operations
  • Manufacturing

Industries : Plastic Injection Molding

  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Aerospace

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