Director of Engineering

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Eden Prairie, Minnesota, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted October 14, 2025 Last posted February 25, 2026
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Jobs for Humanity is partnering with E. A. Sween Company to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: E. A. Sween Company

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Description

The Director of Engineering will provide corporate leadership to the engineering operation in support of all internal/external plants and distribution centers for E.A. Sween Company. Key accountability will include the development and execution of a capital expenditure plan, development of engineering standards and work processes, and internal and external resource management for all manufacturing locations. The Director of Engineering will lead all Project, Process and Controls Engineers, along with ad hoc teams as needed, ensuring alignment of all engineering activities with company objectives.

Engineering:

  • Management of capital projects related to facilities and equipment:
  • Identification of best-in-class equipment, processes, facilities, etc.
  • Business case justification
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships and leverage vendor expertise and resources
  • Project coordination with outside vendors and internal partners
  • Project follow-through to assure achievement of operational objectives
  • Provides senior technical leadership to the Company’s Lean Manufacturing objectives by identifying process and physical asset improvements.
  • Provides technical support for related regulatory compliance matters.
  • Provides technical support for all operational segments, including manufacturing and distribution facilities, production equipment, sanitation, and wastewater operations.
  • Builds and maintains strong communication channels with all levels of operating management, interacting with all functional departments.
  • Primary responsibility for plant capital equipment investments.
  • Ensures required documentation, process automation programs, databases, parts, preps, & fixtures are available to facilitate process standardization.
  • Promotes and supports potential safety, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma initiatives with accountability to financial goals and performance.

    • Financial Management:

  • Evaluates and recommends capital expenditures and projects and review results upon completion (including cost benefits).
  • Forecasts and completes Fixed Asset Cash Flow (FACF) analysis annually.
  • Completes and reports thorough financial analysis of projects to drive decision making.
  • Ensures competitive bidding processes and negotiates with suppliers to ensure optimal value for E.A. Sween Company
  • Works closely with all functional groups toward success of monthly financial commits for the business units.
  • Develops and maintains KPI metrics that provide insight and accountability to areas where execution is critical for cost avoidance and budget tracking.
  • Executes strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term Operations management/production control requirements.

    • Continuous Improvement

  • Drives customer and employee success by seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Champions change management and continuous improvement throughout the organization by using comprehensive risk assessments, clearly defining and communicating goals and expectations, and focusing on data analysis to identify strategic opportunities.
  • Uses the Spirit of EA Sween to guide decisions

    • Leadership

  • Operates as a member of the Operation Leadership Team (OLT)
  • Provides direction, development, and leadership to the E.A. Sween Company Engineering team to accomplish the company’s performance goals and objectives.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including Operations, Continuous Improvement, Sales, R&D, Procurement, and Finance to ensure the Engineering team successfully partners cross functionally to add value to the organization and enhance business results
  • Trains and develops engineers and professional staff to build bench strength to support new and existing processes and helps achieve company and operation goals.
  • Evaluates employee skills and performance, making appropriate recommendations.
  • Creates a workplace climate that fosters respect, teamwork, open communication, and professional recognition.
  • Lives the Spirit of E.A. Sween and inspires others to do the same

    • Research & Development

  • Collaborates and supports new or revised product development initiatives.
  • Communicates effectively with R&D, Production, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Marketing, Sales, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure smooth commercialization of new or revised products.
  • Develops and maintains industry expertise in support of new and existing processes.
  • Travel to other facilities in support of product development, product transfer, process improvement and cost down projects.

    • Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of technical education/experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years of previous experience in manufacturing engineering with multi-site manufacturing responsibility preferred.
  • Demonstrated project management and execution skills.
  • Ability to provide proactive leadership and vision in developing and sustaining the strategic goals for Operations Engineering
  • Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills

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    About this role

    Summary

    Lead engineering operations, manage projects, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement at multiple manufacturing sites.

    Job title

    Director of Engineering

    Experience level

    8+ years

    Industry

    manufacturing

    Location requirements

    reside in or near Eden Prairie, Minnesota; remote work not specified

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    Yes

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    engineeringproject managementcapital expenditurelean manufacturingSix Sigma

    Preferred skills

    vendor managementregulatory complianceteam leadershipfinancial analysisprocess automation

    Specializations

    project managementprocess improvementcapital projectslean manufacturingSix Sigma
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Eden Prairie, MN, USA

    On-site City
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