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Sr. Engineering Director

Sterling Engineering
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Title: Sr Engineering Director

Location: Carrollton, VA

Compensation: $200k depending on experience

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus

Benefits: Relocation available, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Must have Skill Set:

  • Extensive experience leading complex capital engineering projects in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, or project management teams.
  • Strong capital budgeting, project execution, and vendor management expertise.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements through engineering strategy, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview:

A leading multi-site manufacturing organization is seeking a strategic Senior Director of Engineering to lead enterprise-wide engineering initiatives and oversee the execution of large-scale capital projects across multiple facilities. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving engineering strategy, optimizing manufacturing operations, managing capital investments, and developing high-performing technical teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Job Duties:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies that improve operational efficiency, reliability, quality, and overall plant performance.
  • Manage engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, and capital project teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors, contractors, and engineering firms to ensure successful project execution and compliance with company standards.
  • Identify and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process improvements that enhance manufacturing performance.
  • Oversee capital budgets, project timelines, and resource allocation to ensure financial and operational objectives are achieved.
  • Champion workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and engineering best practices across all projects and facilities.
  • Mentor and develop engineering leaders, supporting succession planning and organizational growth.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 12 years of engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 5 years leading and developing engineering or technical teams.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site capital projects from planning through execution.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles, capital planning, and manufacturing operations.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% to support multiple manufacturing locations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Salary : $200,000

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