Director of Engineering

Job Title - Director of Engineering

Location - Newport News, VA, USA – Onsite

Employment Type - Full-Time

Client:

Food Manufacturing Industry

About the Role

We are seeking a

Director of Engineering

to lead and oversee engineering operations across multiple manufacturing facilities within the food industry.

This role will be responsible for driving

operational excellence, capital planning, and engineering performance

, while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize plant operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience along with a background in

meat processing (beef, poultry, or pork)

environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage

engineering teams across multiple plants

, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency

• Collaborate with

Operations, HR, Safety, and other stakeholders

to achieve organizational goals

• Oversee

capital expenditure (CapEx) and maintenance budgets

, ensuring effective planning and execution

• Develop and implement

short-term and long-term engineering strategies

aligned with business objectives

• Drive improvements in

asset utilization, performance optimization, and lifecycle management

• Establish and enforce

engineering standards, processes, and best practices

• Ensure compliance with

regulatory, safety, and internal engineering standards

• Lead

project execution and delivery

, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence

• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for

efficiency improvements and cost reduction

• Partner with HR to support

team development, leadership programs, and performance management

• Provide clear communication of technical strategies to both

technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Travel across locations (up to 50%) to support plant operations and initiatives

Mandatory Skills \& Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

• 10\+ years of experience in

engineering management within manufacturing environments

• 5\+ years of leadership experience managing teams and driving performance

• Prior experience in

food manufacturing (mandatory)

– meat industry (beef/chicken/pork) preferred

• Strong experience managing

multi-million-dollar CapEx projects and budgets

• Experience with

ammonia refrigeration systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders

• Proficiency with

Microsoft Office and SAP systems

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

• Experience with

asset optimization, lifecycle planning, and maintenance strategies

• Strong background in

continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

• Experience working in

fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environments

Why Join Us

• Leadership role in a

high-impact, large-scale manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to drive

strategic engineering initiatives and operational transformation

• Work with cross-functional teams in a

dynamic and growth-focused organization

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

About NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

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