Director of Engineering
Job Description
Type: Direct Hire | Onsite
Compensation: Up to $225K + Full Relocation Available
- Lead, mentor, and develop a large engineering team to deliver on automation and production goals.
- Drive the design, specification, installation, and support of high-speed automation equipment and tooling.
- Oversee commissioning, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production support of automation systems.
- Partner with clients to navigate technical challenges, communicate vision, and ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective, scalable, and compliant automation solutions.
- Guide strategic planning for automation initiatives and capacity expansions.
- Maintain alignment with FDA regulations, medical device quality standards, and organizational KPIs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
- Strong background in high-speed automation, ideally from an automation integrator (OEM) environment.
- Experience in OT (controls/hardware) and exposure to SCADA systems is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in leading large engineering organizations with multiple layers of management.
- Experience supporting automation in FDA-regulated industries (Medical Device, Pharma, Food, Consumer).
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills – able to “see the forest through the trees.”
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence teams, clients, and executives.
- Large company background and medical device assembly experience preferred.
- Competitive base salary up to $225K
- Full relocation support available
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.