Director of Engineering
Padagis
Full-time
On-site
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Director of Engineering to lead and man ageProject Engineering and Production Engineering functions while supporting the organization’s broader technical priorities. This role plays a vital role in driving capital projects, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and enabling faster, higher-quality technical transfers of pharmaceutical products. The Director will serve the team, focused on developing people, fostering innovation, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Job duties:
- Leadership of Engineering Teams:
- Oversee and manage two engineering functions:
- Project Engineering (Capital Projects): Lead capital projects for formulation processes and high-speed liquid/tablet filling systems.
- Production Engineering (Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement): Support production operations and drive ongoing process improvements for safety, efficiency, and cost savings.
- Partner with Technical Services (Pharma Formulation Development): Own and manage capital expenditure projects for new or scaling formulation processes, working collaboratively to expedite technical transfers from internal R&D and external sources.
- Oversee and manage two engineering functions:
- Strategic Focus Areas:
- Support Technical Transfers to achieve >10% annual revenue growth by ensuring efficient scaling and high-quality introductions of products.
- Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to drive cost-of-sales savings exceeding 5% annually through Lean Six Sigma principles.
- Oversee capital projects that include safety-focused solutions, aiming to reduce ergonomic risks and achieve a recordable injury rate below 1.0.
- Team Development & Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop lead and managerial-level leaders within the engineering teams.
- Cultivate a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation and collaboration across functions.
- Serve the team, supporting the professional growth of team members and creating an environment of trust, transparency, empowerment, and personal self-accountability.
- Technology & Innovation:
- Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies to enhance production capabilities, improve process reliability, and provide a competitive edge.
- Promote innovation in formulation processes, packaging processes, and engineering practices to stay ahead in a highly regulated and competitive market.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical transfers meet regulatory and quality requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Technical Services to align capital projects with formulation development goals.
- Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with pharmaceutical regulations, including cGMP, FDA, and other governing standards.
- Advocate for safety-first practices and implement systems that prioritize employee well-being and compliance.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 7 (7+) years in high-speed packaging.
- At least 5 (5+) years in engineering management roles with proven success leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, including cGMP protocols.
- Strong project management and capital planning experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a focus on developing people and fostering a team-oriented culture.
- Demonstrated exceptional project management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to influence, engage, and inspire team members at all levels of the organization.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and inspire team members to achieve their highest potential.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset with a passion for process optimization and operational efficiency.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA degree
Core Competencies;
Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:- Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations.
- Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success.
- Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change.
- Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists.
- Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes
About us:
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.What’s Next:
At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.