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Senior Director of Engineering
Sterling Engineering
Lead multi-site $2M+ engineering capital projects, vendor management, and operations partnership
12d ago
$160,000 - $180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Homewood, IL
Onsite
Company Size
468 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering Project Services
Technical Recruitment
Information Technology Solutions
Product Design
Process Design
Machine Design
HVAC
Electrical
Sector Specialisms
Agriculture
Construction
Locomotive
Mining
Off-road Vehicle
Automation & Robotics
Utilities
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
vendor management
capital projects
project planning
regulatory compliance
engineering standards
leadership reporting
Seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead major capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is primarily a project management-focused role overseeing $2M+ CapEx initiatives, vendor management, and site-level execution. The position will partner closely with Operations leadership rather than managing direct reports, while providing oversight and coordination of large-scale projects that exceed the scope of local plant engineering teams.
- Oversee vendor relationships and project deliverables across multiple sites.
- Collaborate with plant-level engineering teams (responsible for day-to-day and smaller projects) to ensure smooth integration with larger initiatives.
- Provide strategic guidance on engineering standards, equipment, and facility infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
- Lead and manage large-scale capital projects ($2M+), from planning through execution.
- Partner with Operations leadership to align capital projects with business objectives.
- Present capital project plans, budgets, and progress updates to senior leadership.
What you bring
autocad
microsoft office
bachelor's
leadership
capital projects
vendor management
- 8–10 years of leadership experience in engineering within manufacturing (food, pharma, or related industries preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred).
- Background in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Proven success managing large, complex capital projects ($2M+).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% to Georgia for the next 2–3 years (long-term travel expected).
- Experience overseeing multi-site capital expansion projects preferred.
- Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project execution experience.
Hire Type: Direct Hire, Onsite
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, 401K, Bonus
Target Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000/year (plus bonus)
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Company
Overview
$60.9M Revenue
Annual Revenues
Generated from engineering consulting and recruitment services.
90% Repeat
Client Retention Rate
Achieved through a unique ESOP structure focused on client success.
- Founded in 1969 in Westchester, Illinois, the firm has evolved from a local recruiter to a national engineering and IT staffing company.
- They combine engineering consulting and project services with a strong technical recruitment arm.
- They deliver managed engineering teams and custom IT solutions for IoT, security, QA automation, and more.
- They specialize in serving verticals like energy, utilities, life sciences, food & beverage, and manufacturing.
50 Years
Established Success
The company's culture, creativity, and engagement have driven success over five decades.
- Respect for employees, clients, partners, and our planet.
- Foster both a top‑down and a grassroots approach.
- Build trust between team members and other stakeholders.
- Create workplaces where all are respected and everyone feels empowered to express their creativity.
293.76 kW Solar PV
Barkhamsted Facility Solar System
Installation of a large-scale solar photovoltaic system to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
$1.6M Savings
Solar PV Electricity Savings
Projected cost savings over 20 years from the Barkhamsted solar PV system.
Net-zero by 2040
Emissions Target
A commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Published 2025 Sustainability Report 'Building Tomorrow Today' highlighting sustainability‑focused initiatives and integration of environmental responsibility into operations.
- Integration of EC3 tool for full project‑life carbon estimating (A1‑A5, B1‑B6, C1‑C4) enabling accurate embodied carbon assessments.
- Commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; measures include renewable energy integration, low‑carbon concrete, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
- Culture underpinned by respect and trust-building, striving for workplaces where everyone feels empowered to express creativity.
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