Associate Director of Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
This organization is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering to lead technical strategy and execution within a growing contract packaging environment. The role is critical to supporting business expansion through the leadership of engineering teams, oversight of capital investments, and delivery of packaging solutions that enable new and expanding customer programs.
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Associate Director of Engineering will oversee the selection, implementation, and qualification of packaging technologies, ensuring effective transition from project execution into routine manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a background in regulated pharmaceutical or medical device settings, strong knowledge of packaging equipment, and a proven ability to develop teams while aligning technical execution with business objectives.
Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2–5 engineers and technical professionals.
- Own the planning, execution, and oversight of the capital equipment budget.
- Partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Quality teams to support new business initiatives, including equipment selection and procurement, installation, qualification/validation, start‑up activities, and seamless technology transfer to production.
- Provide validation leadership with a strong emphasis on root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support enterprise‑wide initiatives across multiple Praxis locations, including New Jersey and Florida.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, consultants, and regulatory or governmental agencies, as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, including mentoring and developing technical teams.
- Hands‑on experience with packaging equipment, preferably blister packaging.
- Proven experience with capital equipment planning, budgeting, line trials, and validation activities.
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