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Director of Engineering (Food Manufacturing)
Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Director of Engineeringto be based in Humble, TX or ideally near one of our production facilities, who will travel as needed to sites for projects. Under the direction of the VP of Engineering & Reliability and in coordination with Corporate and Site Management teams, this individual will provide technical and professional leadership for project management and engineering across Dessert Holdings' tenFood Manufacturing Plants. This role is responsible for capital projects and for identifying, vetting, and championing new manufacturing opportunities and new or emerging technical advancements. This position requires strong personal initiative to identify opportunities, achieve engineering standardization, and implement asset and process best practices within the Dessert Holdings manufacturing facilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide engineering counsel and leadership for multiple facilities and internal and external project engineers.
- Manage and execute all facets of Dessert Holdings capital projects such as building expansions, and capacity expansion including brownfield and greenfield projects.
- Identify and champion cost reduction projects (capital and non-capital) through process or equipment improvements, capital automation, and robotic opportunities.
- Define technology and manufacturing capabilities to support new business and line extensions.
- Aid with developing 3/5-Year Capital Plan, including originating capital appropriation requests, developing project schedules and work teams, writing of contracts, coordinating project activities, controlling project funds, and implementing startup/training procedures as necessary.
- Write capital projects that include preparation of studies, proposals, estimates, technical reports, capital required, cash flow on approved CEA format.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new facility planning and construction. Includes developing packages, creating equipment and construction specifications, establishing and tracking project budgets, utility utilization, EPA and OSHA requirements, knowledge of GMP's, writing and justifying projects.
- Administer project bid documents and assist with rewarding contracts to outside vendors, architects, and engineers.
- Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records as required by the appropriate agencies.
- Maintain effective reporting and communication with the appropriate people both within and outside of the plant.
- Work closely with outside agencies in their respective fields, i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc., to ensure plant compliance with current regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required or equivalent technical degree. Substantial applicable experience will also be considered.
- 10-15 years of engineering leadership with progressive technical and/or management experience including project management and extensive food manufacturing experience
- Ability to travel up to 75%, throughout the US (8 sites) and Canada (2 sites)
- Hands on approach to problem solving with creative solutions and ability to handle ambiguity
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understand business implications of decisions, align work with strategic goals
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, set goals, timelines, and objectives
- Display original thinking, creativity and resourcefulness to generate innovative approaches and ideas
- Ability to create and drive automation opportunities including robotic manufacturing capability
- Possess leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and communicate with engineers, construction personnel, project managers, clients and executives
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Gantt, Power Point, AutoCAD, and project planners
- Familiarity with controls, process, packaging, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration systems
- Knowledge of six sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
About Dessert Holdings
Dssert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
#LI-MF1 #DH1
Director of Engineering (Food Manufacturing)
Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Director of Engineeringto be based in Humble, TX or ideally near one of our production facilities, who will travel as needed to sites for projects. Under the direction of the VP of Engineering & Reliability and in coordination with Corporate and Site Management teams, this individual will provide technical and professional leadership for project management and engineering across Dessert Holdings' tenFood Manufacturing Plants. This role is responsible for capital projects and for identifying, vetting, and championing new manufacturing opportunities and new or emerging technical advancements. This position requires strong personal initiative to identify opportunities, achieve engineering standardization, and implement asset and process best practices within the Dessert Holdings manufacturing facilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide engineering counsel and leadership for multiple facilities and internal and external project engineers.
- Manage and execute all facets of Dessert Holdings capital projects such as building expansions, and capacity expansion including brownfield and greenfield projects.
- Identify and champion cost reduction projects (capital and non-capital) through process or equipment improvements, capital automation, and robotic opportunities.
- Define technology and manufacturing capabilities to support new business and line extensions.
- Aid with developing 3/5-Year Capital Plan, including originating capital appropriation requests, developing project schedules and work teams, writing of contracts, coordinating project activities, controlling project funds, and implementing startup/training procedures as necessary.
- Write capital projects that include preparation of studies, proposals, estimates, technical reports, capital required, cash flow on approved CEA format.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new facility planning and construction. Includes developing packages, creating equipment and construction specifications, establishing and tracking project budgets, utility utilization, EPA and OSHA requirements, knowledge of GMP's, writing and justifying projects.
- Administer project bid documents and assist with rewarding contracts to outside vendors, architects, and engineers.
- Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records as required by the appropriate agencies.
- Maintain effective reporting and communication with the appropriate people both within and outside of the plant.
- Work closely with outside agencies in their respective fields, i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc., to ensure plant compliance with current regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required or equivalent technical degree. Substantial applicable experience will also be considered.
- 10-15 years of engineering leadership with progressive technical and/or management experience including project management and extensive food manufacturing experience
- Ability to travel up to 75%, throughout the US (8 sites) and Canada (2 sites)
- Hands on approach to problem solving with creative solutions and ability to handle ambiguity
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understand business implications of decisions, align work with strategic goals
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, set goals, timelines, and objectives
- Display original thinking, creativity and resourcefulness to generate innovative approaches and ideas
- Ability to create and drive automation opportunities including robotic manufacturing capability
- Possess leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and communicate with engineers, construction personnel, project managers, clients and executives
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Gantt, Power Point, AutoCAD, and project planners
- Familiarity with controls, process, packaging, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration systems
- Knowledge of six sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
About Dessert Holdings
Dssert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
#LI-MF1 #DH1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of manufacturing engineering jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- 10 or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience
- Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing capital equipment projects from justification through commissioning
- Familiarity with CAD platforms, MES systems, and ERP environments such as SAP
Tips for Your Director of Manufacturing Engineering Job Search
Quantify your capital project results
Hiring managers for this role want to see project scope and outcome together. List the budget you controlled, the timeline you hit, and the efficiency or yield improvement that followed. Generic process improvement bullets won't separate you from other applicants.
Align your resume to the plant type
A high-mix low-volume discrete manufacturer and a continuous-process chemical plant need very different skills. Read each job description for the production environment and mirror its language around your relevant experience before you send your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of manufacturing engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show cross-functional leadership explicitly
Directors at this level are expected to lead through supply chain, quality, and operations as much as through their own engineers. If your resume only shows technical accomplishments, add a section or bullet that names the other functions you partnered with and what you delivered together.
Prepare a capital appropriation case study
Many interview processes for this role include a business case or presentation stage where you justify a capital investment. Prepare one real example in advance: the problem, your analysis, the approval process, and the ROI outcome. That preparation shows up clearly in how you answer questions.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the director level, headcount authority, capital budget approval thresholds, and reporting structure affect your ability to do the job. When you reach the offer stage, clarify those parameters so you can evaluate the role fully, not just the base salary and title.
Director of Manufacturing Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of manufacturing engineerings?
The companies hiring the most director of manufacturing engineerings right now include Dessert Holdings, Karman Space & Defense, and BD, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturers tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many director of manufacturing engineering jobs are remote?
About 67% of director of manufacturing engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant-based roles. Strategy, program management, and corporate manufacturing engineering positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while site-specific director roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of manufacturing engineering?
Most directors reach the role by starting as a manufacturing or process engineer, moving into a lead or principal engineer position, then stepping into an engineering manager or senior manager role before the director promotion. Building a record of capital project ownership, cross-functional leadership, and measurable process improvement at each stage is what moves candidates forward. Advanced degrees and lean or Six Sigma certifications strengthen the case for promotion.
Can you get hired as a director of manufacturing engineering without direct director experience?
Yes, candidates who have held a senior manager or principal engineer title can be considered if they can demonstrate director-level scope in their current role. Focus on examples where you led an engineering team independently, owned a capital budget, and drove results across functions. Companies scaling up a new facility or product line are most open to promoting candidates who haven't held the director title yet.
What does the director of manufacturing engineering interview process look like?
The process typically moves through an initial screening call with HR or a talent partner, a technical interview with the VP of engineering or operations, a panel session with peers in quality, supply chain, and operations, and a final presentation or business case stage. Candidates are usually asked to walk through a past capital project or process transformation in detail. References from operations leaders carry significant weight at this level.
Where can I find and apply to director of manufacturing engineering jobs?
You can find and apply to director of manufacturing engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and functional focus, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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