Director of Engineering & Maintenance jobs in United States
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Grosfillex North America ยท 5 days ago

Director of Engineering & Maintenance

Grosfillex North America, a global leader in commercial furniture manufacturing, is seeking a hands-on and forward-thinking Director of Technical Operations to lead Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Environmental Health & Safety across their Pennsylvania manufacturing campuses. This role involves providing technical leadership, overseeing manufacturing process design, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while fostering a collaborative team environment.

FurnitureHome DecorManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Tamarah Martin, MS, SPHR, HRBP
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Responsibilities

Lead and actively support Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and EH&S teams across multiple buildings and two campuses
Stay closely connected to day-to-day operations, troubleshooting issues, supporting the floor, and driving practical solutions
Ensure facility reliability, equipment uptime, and safe, compliant operations
Oversee manufacturing process design, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support New Product Development (NPD), ensuring manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and timely execution
Lead engineering change management, technical documentation, and compliance requirements
Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs for production equipment and facilities
Lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and infrastructure investments
Ensure compliance with EH&S regulations while promoting a strong, proactive safety culture
Partner closely with Operations, Production, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align technical efforts with business needs
Contribute to capital planning, budgeting, and longer-term technical strategy
Identify and implement improvements that support growth, efficiency, and reliability
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and maintenance teams through a collaborative, approachable leadership style
Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous learning within your teams

Qualification

Engineering leadershipManufacturing process optimizationEH&S complianceProject managementTechnical documentationClear communicationCollaborative leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
7+ years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, maintenance, or technical operations within a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to lead people while remaining hands-on and engaged in the work
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, automated equipment, and facility systems
Working knowledge of EH&S standards and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting
Experience managing projects, budgets, and capital initiatives
Clear communicator with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in a smaller organization where priorities can shift and flexibility is valued

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Five (5) weeks of paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible scheduling

Company

Grosfillex North America

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Grosfillex North America is a furniture company that specialises in luxury commercial furniture and consumer products.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Frans Govers, CEO, Grosfillex
Chief Executive Officer
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