Central Garden & Pet · 9 hours ago
Director of Engineering
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCentral Life Sciences is searching for a Director of Engineering to lead a cross-functional engineering organization supporting internal manufacturing and third-party operations. The role involves engineering capital execution, team development, process optimization, and technical oversight of new product scale-up while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Home and GardenPet
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team across two manufacturing facilities and external partners, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Fully accountable for direct expense budget and capital budget
Develop a 3–5 year engineering strategy that supports growth, safety, reliability, and innovation, including asset modernization and sustainability initiatives
Act as primary engineering SME and thought partner across cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial
Drive operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools; develop KPIs to track and enhance team performance
Lead commercialization efforts by partnering with R&D and Technology Development teams to scale new products from lab to full production to support revenue growth
Ensure engineering systems and infrastructure meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards
Hire, train, coach and develop team of engineers and engineering managers, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals and objectives
Collaborate with third-party manufacturing and contract partners to ensure consistency in process, scale-up, and technical transfer execution
Application and adherence to all quality standards, cGMP, and GLP requirements. Manage team to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including EPA, OSHA, and environmental regulations
Communication with multi-disciplinary teams
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering
10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering or process development, preferably in regulated industries such as agriculture, animal health, chemical, or life sciences
Experience managing large-scale capital projects, leading cross-functional engineering teams, and driving performance through KPI accountability
Demonstrated success in strategy development, execution of engineering programs, and collaboration across functions and locations
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing principles, cGMP quality standards and EPA regulations
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
Company
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Springer
Lead Independent Director, Board and Former Interim CEO
Niko Lahanas
Chief Executive Officer
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