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Catalent, Inc.

Director, Engineering

Greendale, IN · On-site

Director, Engineering Position Summary: * 100% on-site Greendale is one of two gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site has the capability to manufacture ...

Lilly

Associate Director - Engineering

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$123K - $180K/yr

As Engineering Leader for our Formulation, Filling, and Automated Inspection operations, you won't just manage equipment - you'll build the systems, culture, and talent that ensure every batch is ...

Lilly

Associate Director-Engineering

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Associate Director-Engineering in DME Digital Engineering Platforms. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. * This position requires on-site presence at Indianapolis, IN ...

TRUCENT INC

Engineering Director

Noblesville, IN · On-site

Director of Engineering Centrifuge Parts & Repair • A Business Unit of Trucent Inc. • Noblesville, Indiana ───── About CPR & Trucent A business unit of Trucent Inc, a North American ...

TRUCENT INC

Engineering Director

Noblesville, IN · On-site

Director of Engineering Centrifuge Parts & Repair • A Business Unit of Trucent Inc. • Noblesville, Indiana ───── About CPR & Trucent A business unit of Trucent Inc, a North American ...

Welbilt

Engineering Tech IV (50135)

New Albany, IN · On-site

This onsite position, based in New Albany, IN, reports directly to the Dir Engineering. Major Accountability: * Develop deep product and test-system knowledge, working safely and serving as a ...

Welbilt

Engineering Tech IV (50135)

New Albany, IN

This onsite position, based in New Albany, IN, reports directly to the Dir Engineering. Major Accountability: * Develop deep product and test-system knowledge, working safely and serving as a ...

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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for director engineering in Indiana is $185,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,600.00 and $240,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Director of Engineering do?

A Director of Engineering oversees the engineering department within an organization, leading teams of engineers and managers to deliver high-quality products or projects. They are responsible for setting technical direction, managing budgets, and aligning engineering goals with the company’s overall strategy. Their role involves collaborating with other departments, mentoring staff, and ensuring that engineering processes are efficient and effective. Directors of Engineering also play a key role in hiring, resource allocation, and fostering innovation within their teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Engineering, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Engineering, you need a solid background in engineering principles, leadership experience, and typically a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with project management software, development frameworks, and certification in Agile or similar methodologies are often expected. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and team mentorship skills set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for driving technical excellence, aligning teams with business goals, and ensuring successful project delivery.

How does a Director of Engineering typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

A Director of Engineering regularly works with cross-functional teams such as product management, design, and quality assurance to align engineering efforts with business objectives. This collaboration often involves participating in strategic planning meetings, setting priorities, and ensuring open communication channels between departments. Directors of Engineering also play a key role in resolving roadblocks, mediating technical discussions, and fostering a culture of teamwork to deliver projects on time and within scope. Their leadership helps ensure that engineering solutions effectively address user needs and business goals.
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Director, Engineering

Director, Engineering

Catalent, Inc.

Greendale, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Catalent rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Director, Engineering
Position Summary:
  • 100% on-site

Greendale is one of two gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site has the capability to manufacture traditional gelatin gummies as well as 100% plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors available, we can work with complex ingredients to help create engaging new products consumers will love.
The Director, Engineering will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all site engineering functions, including maintenance, facilities, utilities, capital projects, packaging engineering, and process engineering. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operations across manufacturing and packaging through disciplined asset management, engineering excellence, and execution of both minor and major capital projects.
The Director will lead, develop, and coach a multi-disciplinary engineering organization to deliver maximum asset reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement. Own the Site Master Plan, and capital strategy to align infrastructure, technology, and capacity with current and future business needs. Accountable for ensuring all engineering, maintenance, and facilities activities fully comply with site, corporate, and regulatory requirements, including cGMP, safety, and environmental standards, while supporting audit readiness and inspection success.
The Role:
  • Provide direct and indirect leadership to maintenance and facilities teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities.
  • Oversee facilities, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, and long-term facility integrity.
  • Lead Process Engineering to improve manufacturing robustness, yield, and throughput through data-driven process optimization and problem solving.
  • Lead Packaging Engineering to ensure packaging line performance, technical transfer, equipment capability, and continuous improvement of packaging operations.
  • Own and execute the capital project portfolio, including both minor and major engineering projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and validation.
  • Prioritize and manage capital allocation to maximize ROI, capacity expansion, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering leaders, engineers, and technicians; build organizational capability and technical depth while continuously assessing talent, building bench strength, and ensuring succession readiness across critical roles in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Own engineering performance metrics, including asset reliability, OEE, project execution, and compliance indicators, and lead disciplined execution against CAPEX and R&M budgets to deliver both short- and long-term business outcomes.
  • Contribute as a key member of the site leadership team, shaping site strategy, operational priorities, and resource allocation to enable delivery of business objectives in a complex, dynamic environment.
  • Drive proactive identification and mitigation of compliance risks related to equipment, utilities, facilities, and engineering processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering; advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred MBA a plus.
  • 10+ years engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing technology, validation.
  • 5+ years management experience and in a regulated industry.
  • Strong analytical/problem solving/process improvement skills. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
  • Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Combustible Dust and Wastewater Management experience preferred.
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.
  • Strong leadership skills, with an ability to partner, build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence. Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines.
  • Strong foundation interpersonal communication concepts, specifically, written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
  • Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Why you should Join Catalent:
  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team
  • Abundance of cross-functional exposure to other areas within the organization
  • Opportunity to work globally
  • 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
  • Day one benefits! Medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits effective on your first day

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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