Director of Engineering
| Company | Prose |
|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 in leadership roles.
- Strong background in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, or CPG industries.
- Experience with GMP, FDA, and ISO standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams, including chemical, process improvement & packaging engineers, facilities, and project management personnel.
- Recruit, train, and develop top engineering talent in alignment with company growth and operational needs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Oversee and improve industrialization, scale up and production processes for cosmetics and personal care products (e.g., mixing, filling, packaging).
- Ensure process, formulations, equipment and systems support high-volume production with minimal downtime.
- Lead process improvement, cost optimization, line efficiency improvements, and new technology implementation.
- Partner with contract manufacturers to industrialize and test new formulations, packaging and products.
- Develop and document test methods, processes and specifications, test methods as needed for existing and new products.
- Plan and manage capital projects, including facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and production line installations.
- Ensure equipment and systems comply with GMP, FDA, ISO, and other relevant standards.
- Collaborate with R&D, Innovation, NPI, Tech, Quality Assurance and Operations to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.
- Support audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
- Drive sustainability initiatives in manufacturing processes and facility operations.
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies that support cleaner, faster, and more cost-effective production.
- Partner with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams on product scale-up, formulation transfer, and production planning.
- Support new product introductions and technology transfers from lab to production.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Monitor project ROI, cost control, and performance metrics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Experience with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 practices.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.